South Dakota § 34A-7-17 - Punishment for litter with aggregate weight of over five pounds.
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§ 34A-7-17. Punishment for litter with aggregate weight of over five pounds.
In addition to the penalties provided, any violation of § 34A-7-6 or 34A-7-7 that involves littering with an aggregate weight of more than five pounds is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, of which twenty percent shall be paid to any person who provides information that leads to the conviction of any person for an offense that is subject to the provisions of this section. In addition, the court shall order the person who has been convicted to gather and dispose of litter in the area for a length of time to be determined by the court.
Source: SL 1996, ch 221, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34A-7-17 ("Punishment for litter with aggregate weight of over five pounds.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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