South Dakota Codified Laws 37-5-1. Coercion of dealer to force unwanted purchases as misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any manufacturer, factory, branch, distributor, or distributor–branch, or any field representative, officer, agent, or representative of any of them to coerce or attempt to coerce any dealer to purchase or accept delivery of any merchandise, repair parts for the merchandise, or any other commodity that has not been ordered by the dealer; by threatening to cancel or terminate any franchise, agency, arrangement, or agreement existing between such manufacturer, factory, branch, distributor, distributor–branch, or any field representative, officer, agent, or representative of any of them and the dealer or by any other unfair means or by duress of any kind.
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 |
Source: SL 1951, ch 262, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 54.1103; SL 1970, ch 219, § 1; SL 1973, ch 200, § 2; SDCL Supp, § 37-5-1.1; SL 1977, ch 190, § 235; SL 1995, ch 228, § 1; SL 2004, ch 254, § 4.