South Dakota Codified Laws 22-40-14. Ownership or possession of scanning device or reencoder with intent to obtainor alter payment card information without permission–Felony
A person is guilty of a Class 6 felony if the person owns or possesses a scanning device or a reencoder with the intent to use the scanning device or reencoder to obtain or alter information encoded or embedded on a payment card without the permission of the authorized user of the payment card, the issuer of the authorized user’s payment card, or a merchant.
A person is guilty of a Class 6 felony if the person owns or possesses a scanning device or reencoder with knowledge that a person other than an authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user’s payment card, or a merchant intends to use the scanning device or reencoder to obtain information encoded or embedded on a payment card without the permission of the authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user’s payment card, or any merchant.
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 22-40-14
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 2003, ch 131, § 4; SDCL § 22-30A-8.5; SL 2005, ch 120, § 85; SL 2019, ch 110, § 3.