South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes

SDCL Title 22 § 22-11-28: Counterfeit lien as a misdemeanor--Second offense a felony

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Offering a counterfeit lien for filing in a public office is a misdemeanor; a second or subsequent conviction is a Class 6 felony. Lack of belief in state or federal jurisdiction is not a defense.

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