It is a defense against a conviction for a violation of §§ 35-9-9 and 35-9-10 that, immediately upon learning of the illegal consumption, the social host or an agent of the social host took effective and appropriate action to stop the illegal consumption and to secure or to attempt to secure the contraband alcoholic beverages.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 35-9-11

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Source: SL 2014, ch 177, § 3.