South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-23-1 — Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chancroid--Intentional exposure of another as misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 34-23-1
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 34-23VENEREAL DISEASES

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-23-1 (2026).

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Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chancroid are designated to be venereal diseases and are contagious, infectious, communicable, and dangerous to the public health. Any person infected with a venereal disease under this section who intentionally exposes another person to infection of that venereal disease is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

SL 1919, ch 284, § 1; SDC 1939, § 27.2401; SL 1977, ch 190, § 61; SL 2018, ch 204, § 1.

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