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| It is illegal in South
Dakota to possess, sell, make or possess with the intent to sell meth.
It is also illegal to sell meth to a minor. In South Dakota a child is
considered legally abused or neglected when a
parent, guardian, or custodian knowingly
exposes a child to an environment that is being used for the
manufacture, use, or distribution of meth. |
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A person who possesses meth can be sentenced to up to 10 years in
prison and a $10,000 fine B.
A person who sells, makes or possesses with the intent to sell
meth can be sentenced from 1-10 years plus a $10,000 fine with no chance
for probation. C.
A person who sells meth to a minor can be sentenced from 5-25
years plus a $25,000 fine with no chance for probation. D. A person who sells, possess, or manufactures meth within 1,000 feet of a private or public school or within 500 feet of a video arcade facility, public or private youth center, or public swimming pool will incur an additional 5 year minimum to be added to the sentence of the principle felony. |