South Dakota Codified Laws 22-42-3. Unauthorized manufacture, distribution, counterfeiting or possession of Schedule III substances as felony–Mandatory sentences
Except as authorized by this chapter or chapter 34-20B, no person may manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled drug or substance listed in Schedule III; possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense a substance listed in Schedule III; create or distribute a counterfeit substance listed in Schedule III; or possess with intent to distribute a counterfeit substance listed in Schedule III. A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony. However, the distribution of a substance listed in Schedule III to a minor is a Class 3 felony. A first conviction under this section shall be punished by a mandatory sentence in a state correctional facility or county jail of at least thirty days, which sentence may not be suspended. A second or subsequent conviction under this section shall be punished by a mandatory state correctional facility or county jail sentence of at least one year, which sentence may not be suspended. However, a first conviction for distribution to a minor under this section shall be punished by a mandatory sentence in a state correctional facility or county jail of at least ninety days, which sentence may not be suspended. A second or subsequent conviction for distribution to a minor under this section shall be punished by a mandatory sentence in a state correctional facility of at least two years, which sentence may not be suspended. A civil penalty may be imposed, in addition to any criminal penalty, upon a conviction of a violation of this section not to exceed ten thousand dollars.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 felony | up to 15 years | up to $30,000 |
| Class 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-42-3
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1970, ch 229, § 10 (a) (1), (2), (b) (2); SL 1971, ch 225, § 2; SDCL Supp, §§ 39-17-88, 39-17-89, 39-17-91; SL 1976, ch 158, § 42-3; SL 1977, ch 189, § 90; SL 1982, ch 179, § 2; SL 1983, ch 178, § 2; SL 1986, ch 185, § 2; SL 2013, ch 101, § 56; SL 2023, ch 82, § 15.