{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-22-35-9","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 22-35-9","heading":"Misrepresentation of a service animal--Public accommodation--Penalty.","body":"An individual may not, directly or indirectly through statements or conduct, intentionally misrepresent an animal in that individual's possession as a service animal in any place of public accommodation to obtain any rights or privileges available to an individual who qualifies for a service animal under state or federal law, knowing that the individual is not entitled to those rights or privileges.\nA violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.\nFor purposes of this section, \"service animal\" means a dog that is trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, as set forth in 28 C.F.R. § 36.104 (January 1, 2026), provided the work or tasks performed by the dog are directly related to the individual's disability. The crime deterrent effects of a dog's presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks.","path":["TITLE 22. CRIMES","CHAPTER 22-35. CRIMINAL TRESPASS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/22-35-9","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"b56933ff866bbd469d4cf275581c279603e9a5b984ebaeeeba79b7c3fdc5b526","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-22-35-8","next":"us-sd/sdcl-22-36-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}