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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 22-24A-36: Distributing child pornography--Penalty.

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  1. TITLE 22. CRIMES
  2. CHAPTER 22-24A. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

A person is guilty of distributing child pornography if the person knowingly sells or distributes:

(1) Any visual depiction of a minor engaging in a prohibited sexual act, or in a simulation of a prohibited sexual act; or

(2) Any computer-generated child pornography.

A violation of this section is a Class 3 felony. A conviction under this section for a first offense must be punished by a mandatory sentence in a state correctional facility of at least five years. A conviction under this section for a second or subsequent offense must be punished by a mandatory sentence in a state correctional facility of at least ten years.

A person convicted of a violation of this section may not be convicted of possessing child pornography pursuant to § 22-24A-35 for the same visual depiction.

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