South Dakota § 22-24B-22 - Definitions.
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§ 22-24B-22. Definitions.
Terms used in §§ 22-24B-22 to 22-24B-28, inclusive, mean:
(1) "Community safety zone," the measurement of a straight line that creates an area that lies within five hundred feet from the facilities and grounds of any of the following sites:
(a) A domestic abuse shelter;
(b) A licensed day care center, as described in subdivision 26-6-14(3);
(c) A licensed group family day care home, as described in subdivision 26-6-14(5);
(d) A public park, playground, or pool;
(e) A registered family day care, as defined by § 26-6-14.1;
(f) A school; or
(g) A sexual assault shelter.
The area includes the facilities and grounds of the site itself;
(2) "Loiter," to remain for a period of time and under circumstances that a reasonable person would determine is for the primary purpose of observing or contacting minors;
(3) "School," any public, private, denominational, or parochial school offering preschool, kindergarten, or any grade from one through twelve accredited through the Department of Education. This term does not apply to any facility where the education of students might occur incidentally to the primary purpose of the facility; and
(4) "Residence," the address a person lists for purposes of the sex offender registry under subdivision 22-24B-8(3) and § 22-24B-12.
Source: SL 2006, ch 125, § 1; SL 2018, ch 133, § 3; SL 2021, ch 99, § 1; SL 2024, ch 89, § 1; SL 2026, ch 107, § 1.
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