South Dakota § 22-40-8 Identity theft--Felony.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 22-40-8 — Identity theft--Felony.

South Dakota § 22-40-8

Title 22CRIMES

Ch. 22-40IDENTITY CRIMES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 22-40-8 (2026).

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If any person, without the authorization or permission of another person and with the intent to deceive or defraud:

(1)Obtains, possesses, transfers, uses, attempts to obtain, or records identifying information not lawfully issued for that person's use; or (2) Accesses or attempts to access the financial resources of that person through the use of identifying information; such person commits the crime of identity theft. Identity theft committed pursuant to this section is a Class 6 felony.

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If any person, without the authorization or permission of another person and with the intent to deceive or defraud: (1) Obtains, possesses, transfers, uses, attempts to obtain, or records identifying information not lawfully issued for that person's use; or (2) Accesses or attempts to access the financial resources of that person through the use of identifying information; such person commits the crime of identity theft. Identity theft committed pursuant to this section is a Class 6 felony.