S.D. Codified Laws § 22-8-13

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 22-8-13 - Terrorist threat-Felony

Any person who threatens to commit a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to:

(1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;

(2) Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;

(3) Affect the conduct of any government or nation; or

(4) Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;

is guilty of making a terrorist threat. A violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.

SDCL 22-8-13

SL 2005, ch 120, §189.