2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 37 - TRADE REGULATION
Chapter 22 - Scales Maintained By Carriers, Elevators And Stockyards
§ 37-22-17 Prohibited acts--Misdemeanor.

37-22-17. Prohibited acts--Misdemeanor. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person:

(1) Neglecting to install a seal for the preservation of adjustment as required by this chapter, upon any scale under the jurisdiction of the Division of Commercial Inspection and Licensing, after thirty days' notice so to do;

(2) Removing, defacing, or destroying any seal placed upon any scale by any agent, employee, or scale inspector of the division for the purpose of fixing or preserving the adjustment of the scale in order to ensure its accuracy;

(3) Removing, defacing, or destroying any seal, tag, card, notice, or other device placed upon any scale by any agent, employee, or scale inspector of the division for the purpose of indicating that the scale has been condemned, and must not be used;

(4) Using or permitting the use of any scale that has been tested and found to be incorrect, before it is again tested and found to be correct and the further use thereof is authorized or consented to by the division;

(5) Preventing or attempting to prevent or in any way interfering with any member, inspector, agent, or employee of the division from entering the premises where such scales may be kept, or inspecting or testing such scales; or

(6) Neglecting to observe any rule or regulation of the division relating to scales;
is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: SDC 1939, § 63.9906; SL 1977, ch 190, § 293; SL 2004, ch 17, § 274.