South Dakota Codified Laws 34-26-13. Unauthorized dissection of body as misdemeanor
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Every person who makes or procures to be made any dissection of the body of a human being, except by authority of law or in pursuance of a permission given by the decedent, 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 34-26-13
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: PenC 1877, § 352; CL 1887, § 6553; RPenC 1903, § 357; RC 1919, § 3871; SDC 1939, § 13.1417; SL 1977, ch 190, § 68.