S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:26:01.01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 24:05:26:01.01 - Suspension from school - Definitions

Terms used in this chapter and chapter 24:05:26.01 mean:

(1) "Controlled substance," a drug or other substance identified under SDCL 34-20B-11 to 34-20B-26, inclusive;

(2) "Dangerous weapon," a weapon, device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for, or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury. The term does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2 1/2 inches in length;

(3) "Illegal drug," a controlled substance, but does not include such a substance that is legally possessed or used under the supervision of a licensed health-care professional or that is legally possessed or used under any other authority under SDCL 34-20B-11 to 34-20B-26, inclusive, or under any provision of federal law; and

(4) "Serious bodily injury," bodily injury that involves:

(a) A substantial risk of death;

(b) Extreme physical pain;

(c) Protracted and obvious disfigurement; or

(d) Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:26:01.01

26 SDR 150, effective 5/22/2000; 33 SDR 236, effective 7/5/2007

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-1.1.