22-1-9. Official possession of prohibited objects permitted.
If the possession of an object is made an offense, no law enforcement officer may be convicted of that offense if that law enforcement officer came into and retained possession of that object in the course of performing official duties.
Source: SL 1976, ch 158, §1-5; SL 2005, ch 120, §363.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - Definitions And General Provisions
Section 22-1-1 - Common-law rule of strict construction abrogated.
Section 22-1-4 - Felony and misdemeanor distinguished.
Section 22-1-6 - Performance of required act by another.
Section 22-1-7 - Completion of crime involving dispatch of letter.
Section 22-1-8 - Act not deemed criminal unless prohibited by statute.
Section 22-1-9 - Official possession of prohibited objects permitted.