South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20B-117. Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O Acetate, Hexahydrocannabinol–Under Age–Misdemeanor
The following actions are unlawful:
(1) To knowingly sell or distribute a product intended for human consumption containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, or hexahydrocannabinol to a person under the age of twenty-one;
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 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20B-117
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) The purchase or attempt to purchase, the receipt or attempt to receive, the possession, or the consumption of, a product intended for human consumption containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, or hexahydrocannabinol to a person under the age of twenty-one; and
(3) To purchase a product intended for human consumption containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, or hexahydrocannabinol on behalf of, or to give a product intended for human consumption containing delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, THC-O acetate, or hexahydrocannabinol to, any person under the age of twenty-one, unless the purchaser is a parent or guardian of the person under the age of twenty-one.
A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2022, ch 111, § 1.