S.D. Codified Laws § 22-22-24.3

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-22-24.3 - Sexual exploitation of a minor-Felonies-Assessment

A person is guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor if the person causes or knowingly permits a minor to engage in an activity or the simulation of an activity that:

(1) Is harmful to minors;

(2) Involves nudity; or

(3) Is obscene.

Consent to performing these proscribed acts by a minor or a minor's parent, guardian, or custodian, or mistake as to the minor's age is not a defense to a charge of violating this section.

A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony. If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this section within fifteen years of the prior conviction, the violation a Class 5 felony.

The court shall order an assessment pursuant to § 22-22-1.3 of any person convicted of violating this section.

SDCL 22-22-24.3

SL 2002, ch 109, §8; SL 2005, ch 120, §401; SL 2006, ch 121, §7.