It is a petty offense for any person, unless totally or partially blind or otherwise incapacitated, while on any public street or highway, to carry in a raised or extended position a cane or walking stick which is white in color or white tipped with red.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-27-6

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. Source: U.S. Courts

Source: SL 1949, ch 176, §§ 1, 4; SDC Supp 1960, §§ 44.0318-1, 44.9932; SDCL § 32-27-9.