South Dakota Codified Laws 39-4-18. Manufacture of adulterated or misbranded food as misdemeanor
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It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to manufacture any article of food which is adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of this chapter.
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 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 39-4-18
- food: as used in this title shall include all substances used as food, drink, confectionery, or condiment by man or other animals, whether simple, mixed, or compound, and all substances or ingredients to be added to foods for any purpose. See South Dakota Codified Laws 39-4-1
- misbranded: as used in this chapter , shall apply to all substances used as food or which enter into the composition of food, the package, or label of which shall bear any statement, design, or device regarding such substance or the ingredients contained therein which shall be false, deceptive, or misleading in any particular, and to any food product which is falsely branded as to the state, territory, or country in which it is manufactured or produced. See South Dakota Codified Laws 39-4-7
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: PenC 1877, § 453; CL 1887, § 6654; SL 1899, ch 89, § 28; RPolC 1903, § 2931; SL 1909, ch 163, § 1; SL 1917, ch 242, § 1; RC 1919, § 7805; SDC 1939, §§ 22.0406, 22.9904; SL 1977, ch 190, § 360.