S.D. Codified Laws § 22-8-12

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-8-12 - Act of terrorism-Felony

Any person who commits a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to do any of the following:

(1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;

(2) Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;

(3) Affect the conduct of any government or nation by assassination or kidnaping; or

(4) Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;

is guilty of an act of terrorism. A violation of this section is a Class C felony.

SDCL 22-8-12

SL 2002, ch 103, §1; SL 2005, ch 120, §188.