S.D. Codified Laws § 22-34-28

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 22-34-28 - Substantial interruption or impairment-Utility Service-Critical Infrastructure-Violation as felony

Any person who, by any means, knowingly damages or tampers with any property and, as a direct result:

(1) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment: in television, radio, telephone, telegraph, internet, or other mass communications service; in police, fire, or other public service communications; in radar, radio, or other electronic aids to air or marine navigation or communications; or in amateur or citizens band radio communications being used for public service or emergency communications;
(2) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment in:
(a) Public transportation;
(b) Water supply;
(c) Gas service;
(d) Electric service;
(e) Critical infrastructure facility; or
(f) Other utility service;

is guilty of a Class 6 felony, and, if such damage or tampering causes physical injury to another person, is guilty of a Class 4 felony.

SDCL 22-34-28

SL 1976, ch 158, § 34-4; SL 2005, ch 120, §101; SL 2020, ch 79, § 3.
Amended by S.L. 2020, ch. 79,s. 3, eff. 7/1/2020.