S.D. Codified Laws § 22-23-9

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 22-23-9 - Hiring for sexual activity-Misdemeanor or felony

A person who hires or attempts to hire another person for a fee or other compensation to engage in sexual activity is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. A person who is convicted of, or has pled guilty to, one or more violations of this section or § 22-23-2 in the previous ten years is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

SDCL 22-23-9

SL 1976, ch 158, § 23-5; SL 1977, ch 189, § 56; SL 1985, ch 183, § 2; SL 1987, ch 166; SL 2005, ch 120, §180; SL 2018, ch 132, §1; SL 2019, ch 109, §3.

Amended by S.L. 2019, ch. 109,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by S.L. 2018, ch. 132,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2018.