South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-6-101. Court-imposed monetary penalties
If a person is convicted of a crime under the provisions of §§ 34A-6-93 to 34A-6-102, inclusive, the sentence of the court, in addition to the penalties provided in §§ 22-6-1 and 22-6-2, may include the following:
(1) Payment of the cost of restoring to its original state the area where infectious waste was released unlawfully in violation of the provisions of this chapter;
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 4 felony | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
| Class 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34A-6-101
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) A sentence to pay a fine in an amount fixed by the court, not exceeding the higher of:
(a) One hundred fifty thousand dollars for a Class 4 felony;
(b) One hundred thousand dollars for a Class 5 felony;
(c) Fifty thousand dollars for a Class 6 felony;
(d) Fifteen thousand dollars for a Class 1 misdemeanor; or
(e) Double the amount of the defendant‘s gain from the commission of the crime.
Source: SL 1992, ch 259, § 9.