South Dakota Codified Laws 35-1-13. Sale, purchase, possession, or use of alcohol without liquid device prohibited–Exceptions–Violation as misdemeanor
No person may sell, offer to sell, purchase, possess, or use an alcohol without liquid device. For the purposes of this section, the term, alcohol without liquid device, means an apparatus that is advertised, designed, or used to vaporize an alcoholic beverage to produce a vapor that may be inhaled by an individual. The term does not include an inhaler, nebulizer, atomizer, or other device that is designed and intended specifically for medical purposes to dispense prescribed or over-the-counter medications or water.
This section does not apply to a hospital that operates primarily for the purpose of conducting scientific research, a state institution conducting bona fide research, a private college or university conducting bona fide research, or a pharmaceutical company or biotechnology company conducting bona fide research.
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 35-1-13
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2008, ch 181, § 1.