South Dakota Codified Laws 26-6-14.11. Prohibition of child care by person convicted of child abuse, sex offense, or other felony, or whose name appears on registry–Violation as misdemeanor
Any person who has been convicted of child abuse pursuant to chapter 26-10; a sex offense pursuant to chapter 22-22; or, within the preceding five years, any other felony; or whose name appears on the sex offender registry or on the central registry for child abuse and neglect is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if such person resides or works or provides care and supervision of children in any child welfare agency or any registered or unregistered family day care home. Any person who permits another person to reside or work or provide care and supervision of children in any child welfare agency or any registered or unregistered family day care home knowing that the person has been convicted of child abuse pursuant to chapter 26-10; a sex offense pursuant to chapter 22-22; or, within the preceding five years, any other felony; or knowing that the person’s name appears on the sex offender registry or on the central registry for child abuse and neglect, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 26-6-14.11
- Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1988, ch 206, § 3; SL 2001, ch 136, § 2; SL 2004, ch 178, § 2, eff. Mar. 9, 2004; SL 2010, ch 138, § 1.