South Dakota Codified Laws 49-34-13. False meter readings as misdemeanor
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It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person employed to read meters who knowingly reports to his employer that a consumer of gas, water, electricity, heat, refrigeration or air has used a greater quantity of gas, water, electricity, heat, refrigeration or air than the amount actually used by the consumer.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:Class | Prison | Fine |
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Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 49-34-13
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1814; SL 1983, ch 15, § 135.