South Dakota Codified Laws 42-7B-42. Unlawful acts by participants–Felony
It is unlawful for any person playing or conducting any authorized game of chance, conducted by a licensee to:
(1) Use bogus or counterfeit chips, tokens, devices, coins, tickets, cards, dice, roulette balls, or any other item of artificial value;
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 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 42-7B-42
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Employ or have on one’s person any cheating device to facilitate cheating in any game of chance;
(3) Use any fraudulent scheme or technique; or
(4) Have located on the premises equipment for gaming that is not licensed by the commission pursuant to this chapter except any equipment exempted by the commission, this chapter, or other statutes.
A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.
Source: SL 1989, ch 374, § 37; SL 1990, ch 343, § 20; SL 1995, ch 245, § 14; SL 2015, ch 218, § 12; SL 2018, ch 256, § 2.