South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20-14. Sale of misbranded rodenticides and insecticides as misdemeanor–Statements constituting misbranding
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person, firm, or corporation to sell, offer, expose, or keep in possession for sale or delivery in this state any mouse, rat, gopher, rodent, insect, or other poison or preparation intended for use in destroying the life of lower animals, which is misbranded. Such poisons or preparations shall be misbranded, for the purposes of this section, if the package or label shall bear any statement, design, or device regarding such substance, or the ingredients contained therein, which shall be false, deceptive, or misleading in any particular, either as to the substance itself or as to any property of the substance; or if it shall fail to bear the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor of such poison or preparation.
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 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20-14
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1935, ch 114, § 2; SDC 1939, § 22.1203; SL 1977, ch 190, § 43.