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2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 22 - Crimes
Chapter 46 - Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation Of Elders Or Adults With Disabilities
§ 22-46-2 Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a disability--Felony or misdemeanor.
Universal Citation: SD Codified L § 22-46-2 (2019)
22-46-2. Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a disability--Felony or misdemeanor. Any person who physically abuses or neglects an elder or adult with a disability in a manner which does not constitute aggravated assault is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
Any person who emotionally or psychologically abuses an elder or adult with a disability is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1986, ch 186, § 2; SL 1990, ch 171, § 2; SL 2005, ch 120, § 341; SL 2007, ch 147, § 3; SL 2016, ch 120, § 2.
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