South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-40-1: Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer--Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to impersonate another person or provide false identity information to a law enforcement officer with intent to deceive. Violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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