2019 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 22 - Crimes
Chapter 49 - Human Trafficking
§ 22-49-2 First degree human trafficking--Felony--Attempt against minor.

22-49-2. First degree human trafficking--Felony--Attempt against minor. If a person is guilty of human trafficking under § 22-49-1, and the act:

(1) Involves committing or attempting to commit kidnapping;

(2) Involves a victim under the age of eighteen years;

(3) Involves prostitution or procurement for prostitution; or

(4) Results in the death of a victim;
the person has committed human trafficking in the first degree. A violation of the provisions of this section is a Class 2 felony.

Notwithstanding the provisions of § 22-4-1, any attempt to commit a violation of this section against a victim who is a minor is punishable in the same manner as the completed violation.

Source: SL 2011, ch 120, § 2; SL 2016, ch 129, § 2; SL 2018, ch 138, § 1.

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