South Dakota Statutes
§ 26-10-32 — Branding of a minor prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor or felony.
No person may brand a minor. For the purposes of this section, the term, brand, means to make a permanent mark on a person's skin through the use of heat, cold, or a chemical compound, or to cut, tear, or abrade the skin for the purpose of creating a permanent mark or design. It is not a violation of this section to tattoo a minor in compliance with the provisions of § 26-10-19 . It is not a violation of this section to pierce any part of a minor's body for the purpose of jewelry or adornment with consent. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, any second or subsequent violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
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Legislative History
SL 2008, ch 141, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 26-10-1.1
§ 26-10-1.1§ 26-10-12.3
§ 26-10-12.3§ 26-10-13
§ 26-10-13§ 26-10-14
, 26-10-15§ 26-10-16
, 26-10-17§ 26-10-17.1
§ 26-10-17.1§ 26-10-18
§ 26-10-18§ 26-10-2
Repealed§ 26-10-2.1
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