In any arrest, citation, or prosecution arising from a violation of § 35-9-2, if the person is apprehended for:

(1) The purchase or attempted purchase of alcoholic beverages, the venue is the locality where the purchase or attempted purchase occurred;

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 35-9-6

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.

(2) The possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, the venue is the locality where the person was apprehended or any other locality where the person possessed or consumed any portion of the alcoholic beverages.

Source: SL 2000, ch 186, § 1; SL 2001, ch 197, § 1.