South Dakota Codified Laws 22-23-8. Pimping–Permitting prostitution on premises–Felony
Any person who:
(1) Solicits another person to patronize a prostitute;
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 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-23-8
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Procures a prostitute for a patron;
(3) Transports a person into or within this state to engage in prostitution, or procures or pays for transportation for that purpose;
(4) Knowingly permits a place owned, managed, supervised, or controlled by himself or herself, alone, or in association with others, to be regularly used for prostitution or the promotion of prostitution, or fails to make reasonable effort to abate such use by ejecting the tenant, notifying law enforcement authorities, or using other legally available means; or
(5) Solicits, receives, or agrees to receive any benefit for doing or agreeing to do anything prohibited by this section;
is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Source: SL 1976, ch 158, § 23-4; SL 1977, ch 189, § 55; SL 2005, ch 120, § 179.