2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 22 - Crimes
Chapter 34 - Vandalism And Injuries To Property
§ 22-34-28 Knowingly damages or tampers with property causing interruption of communications, transportation, or utility service--Felony.
22-34-28. Knowingly damaging or tampering with property causing interruption of communications, transportation, or utility service--Felony. Any person who, by any means, knowingly damages or tampers with any property and, as a direct result:
(1) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment: in television, radio, telephone, telegraph, or other mass communications service; in police, fire, or other public service communications; in radar, radio, or other electronic aids to air or marine navigation or communications; or in amateur or citizens band radio communications being used for public service or emergency communications; or
(2) Causes a substantial interruption or impairment in public transportation, water supply, gas, power, or other utility service;
is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Source: SL 1976, ch 158, § 34-4; SL 2005, ch 120, § 101.
