South Dakota Codified Laws 22-14-5. Possession of firearm with altered serial number–Felony–Exception
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Any person who possesses any firearm on which the manufacturer’s serial number has been changed, altered, removed, or obliterated is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
The provisions of this section do not apply to persons who have applied for a new serial number pursuant to § 23-7-43.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-14-5
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 21.0114; SDCL, § 23-7-21; SL 1976, ch 158, § 14-4; SL 1985, ch 190, § 2; SL 2005, ch 120, § 243.