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

SDCL Title 22 § 22-42-15: Ingesting substance, except alcoholic beverages, for the purpose of becoming intoxicated as misdemeanor--Venue for violation

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for intentionally ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise consuming any non-alcoholic substance to become intoxicated, unless prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner.

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