Any person who maliciously places an obstruction on the rails or track of a railroad, or any branch, or turnout connected with a railroad, is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 6 felonyup to 2 yearsup to $4,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-16A-108

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 13.4513 (2); SDCL, § 49-27-9; SL 1976, ch 294, § 36; SL 1980, ch 322, § 107.