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TITLE 22

CRIMES

Chapter

01    Definitions And General Provisions

02    Remedies Other Than Criminal Prosecution

03    Parties To Crimes

04    Attempts To Commit Crime

04A    Solicitation

05    Defenses

06    Authorized Punishments

07    Habitual Offenders

08    Terrorism

09    Misuse Of Flags

10    Riot And Unlawful Assembly

10A    Street Gang Activity

11    Obstruction Of The Administration Of Government

11A    Escape

12    Abuse Of Judicial Process

12A    Improprieties And Bribery In Public Office

13    Breach Of The Peace

14    Unlawful Use Of Weapons

14A    Explosives And Destructive Devices

15    Dueling [Repealed]

16    Homicide And Suicide

17    Unauthorized Abortion

18    Assaults And Personal Injuries

19    Kidnapping

19A    Stalking

19B    Hate Crimes

20    Hypnotism [Repealed]

21    Invasions Of Privacy

22    Sex Offenses

22A    Offenses Against The Family

23    Prostitution

24    Obscenity And Public Indecency

24A    Child Pornography

24B    Sex Offender Registry

25    Gambling And Lotteries

25A    Internet Gambling

26    Sabbath Breaking [Repealed]

27    Interference With Religious Practices [Repealed And Transferred]

28    Libel And False Publications [Repealed]

29    Perjury And False Official Statements

30    Robbery

30A    Theft

31    Extortion [Repealed]

32    Burglary And Unlawful Entry

33    Arson

34    Vandalism And Injuries To Property

35    Criminal Trespass

36    Public Nuisances

37    Larceny And Misappropriation Of Property [Repealed]

38    Embezzlement [Repealed]

39    Forgery And Counterfeiting

40    Identity Crimes

41    Fraud And Misrepresentations [Repealed And Transferred]

42    Controlled Substances And Marijuana

42A    Drug Paraphernalia

43    Commercial Bribery

44    Cable Television And Multipoint Distribution Systems

45    Unlawfully Obtaining Benefits Or Payments From Medical Assistance Program

46    Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation Of Elders Or Adults With Disabilities

47    Debt Adjusting [Transferred]

48    Victim Immunity

49    Human Trafficking



CHAPTER 22-1

DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

22-1-1    Common-law rule of strict construction abrogated.

22-1-2    Definitions.

22-1-3    22-1-3. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 358, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-1-4    Felony and misdemeanor distinguished.

22-1-5    22-1-5. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 126

22-1-6    Performance of required act by another.

22-1-7    Completion of crime involving dispatch of letter.

22-1-8    Act not deemed criminal unless prohibited by statute.

22-1-9    Official possession of prohibited objects permitted.

22-1-10    22-1-10 to 22-1-12. Transferred to §§ 23A-28C-7 to 23A-28C-9 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 366, eff. July 1, 2006.



22-2 REMEDIES OTHER THAN CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
CHAPTER 22-2

REMEDIES OTHER THAN CRIMINAL PROSECUTION

22-2-1      Civil remedy not affected by failure to affirm civil liability.
22-2-2      Remedies against public officer not affected by failure to specify forfeiture.
22-2-3      Acts punishable under law of different sovereign.
22-2-4      Acts punishable by military authorities.
22-2-5      Power to punish by contempt.
22-2-6      Acts declared criminal as also punishable by contempt.
22-2-7      Repealed.



CHAPTER 22-3

PARTIES TO CRIMES

22-3-1    Persons capable of committing crimes--Exceptions.

22-3-1.1    Voluntary consumption of alcohol or controlled substance not causing insanity.

22-3-2    22-3-2. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 3-5

22-3-3    Aiding, abetting or advising--Accountability as principal.

22-3-3.1    Distinction between accessory before the fact and principal abrogated.

22-3-4    22-3-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 3-5

22-3-5    Accessory to crime--Misdemeanor excepted--"Render assistance" defined--Penalty.

22-3-5.1    Accessory punishable though principal not tried or acquitted.

22-3-6    22-3-6, 22-3-7. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 3-5

22-3-8    Conspiracy to commit offense--Punishment.

22-3-9    Liability to punishment for act outside state aiding injury within state.



CHAPTER 22-4

ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT CRIME

22-4-1    Attempt--Punishment.

22-4-2    Attempt resulting in commission of other crime.

22-4-3    Attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer.



22-4A SOLICITATION
CHAPTER 22-4A

SOLICITATION

22-4A-1      Criminal solicitation--Penalty.
22-4A-2      Fact offense not committed or attempted not a defense.
22-4A-3      Proof required for conviction of criminal solicitation.
22-4A-4      Renunciation of criminal intent--Requirements.



CHAPTER 22-5

DEFENSES

22-5-1    Conduct forced or under threat of force.

22-5-2    22-5-2 to 22-5-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 5-2

22-5-5    Voluntary intoxication--Crimes involving motive or intent.

22-5-6    22-5-6. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 5-2

22-5-7    Morbid propensity to commit crime.

22-5-8    22-5-8. Repealed by SL 1978, ch 178, § 577

22-5-9    Repealed

22-5-10    Insanity as affirmative defense--Burden of proof.



CHAPTER 22-6

AUTHORIZED PUNISHMENTS

22-6-1    Felony classes and penalties--Restitution--Habitual criminal sentences.

22-6-1.1    Sentence to jail in lieu of penitentiary in minor felonies.

22-6-1.2    Minimum sentence for subsequent felony sex crime conviction.

22-6-1.3    Life imprisonment not imposed on defendant under eighteen years of age.

22-6-2    Misdemeanor classes and penalties--Restitution--Misdemeanor when no penalty imposed.

22-6-3    22-6-3 to 22-6-5. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 6-6

22-6-5.1    Double sentence for crime by prisoner-Exception.

22-6-5.2    Enhanced penalty for second, third, or subsequent violations--Limitation.

22-6-6    22-6-6. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 431, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-6-6.1    Concurrent or consecutive sentences at discretion of court.

22-6-7    Petty offense actions--Procedure.

22-6-8    Restitution to victims at discretion of court.

22-6-9    Protection order in cases of assault or crimes of violence--Affidavit of injury--Procedures.

22-6-10    Application of penalties provided in SL 2005, ch 120 to offenses committed prior to effective date prohibited.

22-6-11    Presumptive sentence of probation or fully suspended state correctional facility sentence--Departure for aggravating circumstances.



22-7 HABITUAL OFFENDERS
CHAPTER 22-7

HABITUAL OFFENDERS

22-7-1 to 22-7-5.      Repealed.
22-7-6      Repealed.
22-7-7      One or two prior felony convictions--Sentence increased--Limitation--Felony determination.
22-7-8      Three or more additional felony convictions including one or more crimes of violence--Enhancement of sentence.
22-7-8.1      Three or more additional felony convictions not including a crime of violence--Enhancement of sentence--Limitation--Parole.
22-7-9      Criteria for consideration of prior convictions.
22-7-10      Duty of law enforcement personnel to report knowledge of prior convictions.
22-7-11      Habitual criminal information--Filing--Contents--Proof.
22-7-12      Defendant to receive copy of information--Contents kept from jury until conviction--Right to jury trial.



22-8 TERRORISM
CHAPTER 22-8

TERRORISM

22-8-1, 22-8-2. Repealed.
22-8-3 to 22-8-11.      Repealed.
22-8-12      Act of terrorism--Felony.
22-8-13      Terrorist threat--Felony.



22-9 MISUSE OF FLAGS
CHAPTER 22-9

MISUSE OF FLAGS

22-9-1      Desecration of flag.
22-9-2 to 22-9-13.      Repealed.



CHAPTER 22-10

RIOT AND UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY

22-10-1    Riot--Violation as felony.

22-10-2    22-10-2 to 22-10-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-8

22-10-5    Aggravated riot as felony.

22-10-5.1    Attempted riot or attempted aggravated riot.

22-10-6    Repealed.

22-10-6.1    Repealed.

22-10-7    22-10-7, 22-10-8. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-8

22-10-9    Unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor.

22-10-10    22-10-10. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-8

22-10-11    Refusal to disperse or refrain from riot or unlawful assembly--Misdemeanor.

22-10-12    22-10-12. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 10-8

22-10-13    22-10-13. Transferred to § 1-7-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 351, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-10-14    22-10-14 to 22-10-16. Transferred to §§ 22-10A-1 to 22-10A-3 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 355, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-10-17    Incitement to riot--Violation as felony.



22-10A STREET GANG ACTIVITY
CHAPTER 22-10A

STREET GANG ACTIVITY

22-10A-1      Definitions.
22-10A-2      Reclassification of offense if part of street gang activity.
22-10A-3      Allegation of gang membership filed as separate information.



CHAPTER 22-11

OBSTRUCTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT

22-11-1    Resisting execution or service of process.

22-11-2    Obstructing officer in charge of personal property.

22-11-3    Obstructing certain public officers or employees--Misdemeanor.

22-11-3.1    22-11-3.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 193, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-4    Resisting arrest--Misdemeanor.

22-11-5    Unlawful arrest no defense if officer acting under color of authority with reasonable force--Color of authority for law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician.

22-11-6    Obstructing law enforcement officer, firefighter, or emergency management personnel--Misdemeanor.

22-11-6.1    22-11-6.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 197, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-7    Illegality of officer, firefighter, or emergency medical technician acts no defense if under color of authority.

22-11-8    22-11-8. Transferred to § 22-40-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 200, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-9    False reporting to authorities--Misdemeanor.

22-11-9.1    False fire alarm causing serious bodily injury or death--Felony.

22-11-9.2    Falsely reporting a threat--Felony--Restitution--Minor to perform public service.

22-11-10    Compounding a felony or misdemeanor.

22-11-11    Acceptance of restitution as defense.

22-11-12    Misprision of felony--Misdemeanor.

22-11-13    22-11-13. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 126

22-11-14    Judicial officer defined.

22-11-15    Threatening or intimidating judicial or ministerial officers or others.

22-11-15.1    22-11-15.1. Transferred to § 22-11-15.5 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 208, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-15.2    Repealed.

22-11-15.3    Threatening juror or juror's family--Violation as felony.

22-11-15.4    22-11-15.4. Transferred to § 22-11-15.6 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 208, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-15.5    Threatening law enforcement officer or family--Violation as felony--Provisions superseded.

22-11-15.6    Threatening law enforcement officer or family--Violation as misdemeanor--Provisions superseded.

22-11-15.7    Threatening person holding statewide office or judicial officer--Penalty--Provisions superseded.

22-11-15.8    Threatening elected officer--Penalty--Provisions superseded.

22-11-16    22-11-16. Transferred to § 22-12A-12 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 217, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-17    22-11-17. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 212, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-18    22-11-18. Transferred to § 22-12A-13 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 217, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-19    Tampering with a witness--Felony.

22-11-19.1    22-11-19.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 214, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-20    22-11-20 to 22-11-22. Transferred to §§ 22-12A-14 to 22-12A-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 217, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-23    Falsification of public records--Misdemeanor.

22-11-23.1    22-11-23.1. Transferred to § 22-11-28.1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 226, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-23.2    Authorization of debtor required for filing of financing statement--Violation as misdemeanor.

22-11-24    Destruction or impairment of public record--Felony.

22-11-25    Unlawful retention of public record--Misdemeanor.

22-11-26    Forfeiture of public officer's office for record violations--Discharge of public employee--Refusal to discharge employee--Misdemeanor.

22-11-27    22-11-27. Transferred to § 22-30A-39 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 224, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-28    Counterfeit lien as a misdemeanor--Second offense a felony.

22-11-28.1    Offering false or forged instrument for filing, registering, or recording--Felony.

22-11-29    Offers defined--Counterfeit lien defined.

22-11-30    22-11-30. Transferred to § 20-9-33 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-31    Harassment by threat of fraudulent legal proceedings or liens prohibited--Misdemeanor--Subsequent violation felony.

22-11-32    Harass defined--Course of conduct defined.

22-11-33    22-11-33. Transferred to § 20-9-34 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-34    22-11-34. Transferred to § 22-40-17 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 231, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-35    22-11-35. Transferred to § 20-9-35 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 232, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-11-36    Killing, injury, or interference with a law enforcement support animal prohibited--Felony or misdemeanor.

22-11-37    Failure to notify law enforcement that child is missing--Misdemeanor.

22-11-38    Failure to notify law enforcement of death of child--Felony.

22-11-39    Disarming law enforcement officer--Felony.



22-11A ESCAPE
CHAPTER 22-11A

ESCAPE

22-11A-1      Definition of terms.
22-11A-2      First degree escape--Felony.
22-11A-2.1      Second degree escape--Felony.
22-11A-3      Repealed.
22-11A-4      Pursuit of escaped prisoner--Breaking structure permitted.
22-11A-5      Concealment of escaped prisoner--Felony.
22-11A-6, 22-11A-7. Transferred.
22-11A-8 to 22-11A-10. Repealed.



22-12 ABUSE OF JUDICIAL PROCESS
CHAPTER 22-12

ABUSE OF JUDICIAL PROCESS

22-12-1      Barratry--Misdemeanor.
22-12-2 to 22-12-4.      Repealed.
22-12-5      Uttering simulated process--Misdemeanor.
22-12-6      Validity of obligation no defense to simulated process charge.
22-12-7      Deposit in post office or delivery for forwarding as proof of uttering.
22-12-8      Genuine legal forms not prohibited.
22-12-9      Repealed.
22-12-10      Arrest or seizure of property without process--Misdemeanor.
22-12-11      Repealed.
22-12-12      Repealed.
22-12-13      Malicious procurement of search warrant--Misdemeanor.
22-12-14      Excessive or malicious exercise of authority in executing search warrant--Misdemeanor.
22-12-15      Delay in taking arrested person before magistrate--Misdemeanor.



22-12A IMPROPRIETIES AND BRIBERY IN PUBLIC OFFICE
CHAPTER 22-12A

IMPROPRIETIES AND BRIBERY IN PUBLIC OFFICE

22-12A-1      Giving consideration for appointment to or performance of duties of public office--Misdemeanor.
22-12A-2      Receiving consideration for appointment to or employment in public office--Misdemeanor.
22-12A-3      Unlawful appointments or employments void--Official acts not invalidated by subsequent conviction.
22-12A-4      Bribery or unlawful influence of legislators--Felony.
22-12A-5      Solicitation of bribes by legislators--Felony.
22-12A-6      Bribery of public officer--Felony.
22-12A-7      Solicitation of bribe by public officer--Felony.
22-12A-8      Solicitation of unauthorized fee for doing official act--Misdemeanor.
22-12A-9      Solicitation of compensation for omission of official duty.
22-12A-10      Forfeiture of public office for violation--Disqualification from holding other office.
22-12A-11      Bribery of judicial officer or juror--Felony--Forfeiture of office--Disqualification.
22-12A-12      Attempt to influence jurors, arbitrators, or referees--Felony.
22-12A-13      Agreement to give particular effect.
22-12A-14      Solicitations and agreements by witnesses--Felony.
22-12A-15      Offer of forged or fraudulent evidence--Felony.
22-12A-16      Falsification of evidence.
22-12A-17      Fraudulent alteration of bill or resolution as felony.
22-12A-18      Fraudulent alteration of bill after passage as felony.



22-13 BREACH OF THE PEACE
CHAPTER 22-13

BREACH OF THE PEACE

22-13-1      Transferred.
22-13-2, 22-13-3.      Repealed.
22-13-4      Repealed.
22-13-5 to 22-13-14.      Repealed.
22-13-15      Repealed.
22-13-16      Repealed.
22-13-17      Picketing of funeral services prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
22-13-18      Injunction, damages award, or other relief for repeated violations.
22-13-19      Picketing defined.
22-13-20      Funeral services defined.



CHAPTER 22-14

UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS

22-14-1    22-14-1 to 22-14-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 14-14.

22-14-5    Possession of firearm with altered serial number--Felony--Exception.

22-14-6    Possession of controlled weapon--Felony--Exceptions.

22-14-7    Reckless discharge of firearm or shooting of bow and arrow--Leaving trip device--Possession of loaded firearm while intoxicated--Misdemeanor.

22-14-8    Concealment of weapon with intent to commit felony--Felony.

22-14-9    22-14-9, 22-14-9.1. Repealed by SL 2019, ch 113, §§ 1, 2.

22-14-9.2    Repealed.

22-14-10    22-14-10, 22-14-11. Repealed by SL 2019, ch 113, §§ 3, 4.

22-14-12    Commission of felony while armed with firearms--Felony--Minimum sentences--Consecutive sentencing--Execution of sentence.

22-14-13    22-14-13. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 192, § 49.

22-14-13.1    22-14-13.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 253, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-14-14    Armed felony to be charged separately from principal felony charge--No offense charged when dangerous weapon an element of principal felony.

22-14-15    Possession of firearm by one with prior violent crime conviction or certain drug-related conviction--Felony--Fifteen-year period.

22-14-15.1    Possession of firearm by one with prior drug conviction--Felony--Exception.

22-14-15.2    Possession of firearm by one convicted of misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence--Misdemeanor--Civil rights restored--Repeal of section--Order restoring rights.

22-14-15.3    Firearm defined for §§ 22-14-15 and .1.

22-14-16    Providing firearm to person with known prior violent crime conviction--Felony.

22-14-17    Firearms incapable of discharge exempt.

22-14-18    22-14-18. Repealed by SL 1983, ch 188, § 1.

22-14-19    22-14-19. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 258, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-14-20    Discharge of firearm at occupied structure or motor vehicle--Felony.

22-14-21    Discharge of firearm from moving motor vehicle within municipality--Felony.

22-14-22    County courthouse and state capitol defined.

22-14-23    Possession in county courthouse or state capitol--Misdemeanor.

22-14-24    Possession in a county courthouse or state capitol--Exceptions from penalty.

22-14-25    Power of court to punish for contempt and to promulgate rules.

22-14-26    Notice to be posted at county courthouse and state capitol.

22-14-27    Concealed pistol permit not a defense.

22-14-28    Waiver of provisions.

22-14-29    22-14-29. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 266, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-14-30    22-14-30. Transferred to § 22-14-15.1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 268, eff. July 1, 2006.



22-14A EXPLOSIVES AND DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES
CHAPTER 22-14A

EXPLOSIVES AND DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES

22-14A-1 to 22-14A-3.      Repealed.
22-14A-4      Sale, transportation, or possession of destructive device--Felony.
22-14A-5      Carrying or placing explosive or device on vehicle or in baggage--Felony.
22-14A-6      Possession of explosive or device with intent to injure, intimidate, or destroy property--Felony.
22-14A-7      Repealed.
22-14A-8 to 22-14A-10.      Repealed.
22-14A-11      Intentional use of device or explosive to cause serious bodily injury--Felony.
22-14A-12      Repealed.
22-14A-13      Unauthorized possession of substances with intent to make destructive device as felony.
22-14A-14, 22-14A-15.      Repealed.
22-14A-16      Armed forces, national guard, law enforcement agencies, and licensed sellers or users of explosives and destructive devices exempt.
22-14A-17      Repealed.
22-14A-18      Use of explosive or device to destroy another's property--Felony.
22-14A-19      Use of explosive or device to endanger human life or safety--Felony.
22-14A-20      Placement of explosive or device as to endanger human life or safety--Felony.
22-14A-21      Possession of registered or licensed destructive devices permitted.
22-14A-22      Transferred.
22-14A-23      Use of or placing hazardous or injurious devices on public land--Misdemeanor--Hazardous or injurious device defined.
22-14A-24      Use of substance or device to communicate felonious threat--Felony.
22-14A-25      Use of hoax substance or device to cause fear--Felony.
22-14A-26      Persons convicted of certain crimes may be ordered to make restitution.
22-14A-27      No cause of action against good faith response to felonious threat.



22-15 DUELING [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-15

DUELING [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 15-1]



CHAPTER 22-16

HOMICIDE AND SUICIDE

22-16-1    Homicide defined.

22-16-1.1    Fetal homicide--Felony--Application.

22-16-2    Corpus delicti--Proof beyond reasonable doubt.

22-16-3    Relationship between accused and victim bearing on degree of homicide.

22-16-4    Homicide as murder in the first degree.

22-16-5    Premeditated design to effect the death defined.

22-16-6    Anger or voluntary intoxication not reducing degree of crime.

22-16-7    Homicide as murder in the second degree.

22-16-8    Lack of intent to injure not reducing degree of crime.

22-16-9    22-16-9. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 158, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-16-10    22-16-10, 22-16-11. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-9

22-16-12    Classification of murder.

22-16-13    22-16-13, 22-16-14. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-9

22-16-15    Homicide as manslaughter in first degree--Felony.

22-16-16    22-16-16 to 22-16-19. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-9

22-16-20    Manslaughter in the second degree.

22-16-20.1    Lesser included offenses.

22-16-20.2    Lesser included offense instruction.

22-16-21    22-16-21 to 22-16-29. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 16-9

22-16-30    Excusable homicide--Lawful acts.

22-16-31    Excusable homicide--Heat of passion--Provocation--Sudden combat--Limitations.

22-16-32    Justifiable homicide-Law enforcement officers or at command of officer--Overcoming resistance--Capturing or arresting fleeing felons.

22-16-33    Justifiable homicide--Apprehending felon--Suppressing riot--Preserving peace.

22-16-34    Repealed

22-16-35    Repealed

22-16-36    Suicide defined.

22-16-37    Aiding and abetting suicide--Felony.

22-16-37.1    22-16-37.1 to 22-16-37.7. Transferred to §§ 34-12D-23 to 34-12D-29 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 170, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-16-38    22-16-38. Repealed by SL 1968, ch 31, § 1

22-16-39    Incapability of suicide no defense.

22-16-40    Duty of law officers to report suicide attempts.

22-16-41    Vehicular homicide.

22-16-42    22-16-42. Transferred to § 22-18-36 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 172, eff. July 1, 2006.



CHAPTER 22-17

UNAUTHORIZED ABORTION

22-17-1    22-17-1. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 126

22-17-1.1    22-17-1.1 to 22-17-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 17-2

22-17-5    Repealed.

22-17-5.1    Procurement of abortion prohibited--Exception to preserve life of pregnant female--Felony.

22-17-5.2    Unlawful abortion--Female not criminally liable.

22-17-6    Intentional killing of human fetus by unauthorized injury to mother.

22-17-7    22-17-7 to 22-17-12. Rejected by referendum.

22-17-13    Unwanted abortion--Threat--Penalty.

22-17-13.1    Unwanted abortion--Intent to coerce by threat--Penalty.

22-17-14    Coercion to undergo abortion--Penalty.



CHAPTER 22-18

ASSAULTS AND PERSONAL INJURIES

22-18-1    Simple assault--Violation as misdemeanor--Third or subsequent offense a felony--Violation in other states.

22-18-1.1    Aggravated assault--Felony.

22-18-1.2    Criminal battery of an unborn child--Misdemeanor.

22-18-1.3    Aggravated criminal battery of an unborn child--Felony.

22-18-1.4    Aggravated battery of an infant--Felony.

22-18-1.5    Assaults with intent to cause serious permanent disfigurement--Felony.

22-18-1.05    Simple or aggravated assault against law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance personnel, Department of Corrections employee or contractor, health care personnel, or other public officer.

22-18-2    Justifiable force used by public officer in performance of duty--Assistance or direction of officer.

22-18-3    Lawful force in arrest and delivery of felon.

22-18-3.1    Definitions.

22-18-4    Force--Defense of person.

22-18-4.1    Deadly force--Defense of person.

22-18-4.2    Defense of dwelling or residence--Force--Deadly force.

22-18-4.3    Imminent death--Great bodily injury--Reasonable fear.

22-18-4.4    Presumption of fear--Exceptions.

22-18-4.5    Unlawful entry--Presumption.

22-18-4.6    Force--Defense of property other than a dwelling.

22-18-4.7    Deadly force--Defense of property other than a dwelling.

22-18-4.8    Immunity--Burden of proof.

22-18-4.9    Aggressor--Use of force--Justification not available.

22-18-5    Reasonable force used by parent, guardian, or teacher in correcting child, pupil, or ward.

22-18-6    Reasonable force used by carrier to expel passenger--Vehicle stopped.

22-18-7    22-18-7 to 22-18-25. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 18-5

22-18-26    Assault by convicted or incarcerated person under Department of Corrections jurisdiction--Intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste--Felony.

22-18-26.1    Intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste--Assault upon any other person--Misdemeanor.

22-18-26.2    Intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste--Unified Judicial System employee--Felony.

22-18-27    22-18-27, 22-18-28. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, §§ 13, 14, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-18-29    Assault by adult prisoner in county or municipal jail--Intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste--Felony.

22-18-29.1    Assault by juvenile confined in detention facility or juvenile corrections facility--Intentionally causing contact with bodily fluids or human waste--Felony.

22-18-30    Third or subsequent offense--Offense in another state.

22-18-31    Intentional exposure to HIV infection a felony.

22-18-32    Definition of terms.

22-18-33    Informed consent of person exposed to HIV an affirmative defense.

22-18-34    Actual transmission of HIV not required for criminal exposure.

22-18-35    Disorderly conduct--Misdemeanor.

22-18-36    Vehicular battery.

22-18-37    Female genital mutilation--Felony.

22-18-38    Religion, custom, or consent not a defense to female genital mutilation.

22-18-39    Certain surgical procedures permitted.

22-18-40    Standing on highway with intent to impede or stop traffic--Misdemeanor.

22-18-41    Unlawful directing--Light--Laser pointer.



22-19 KIDNAPPING
CHAPTER 22-19

KIDNAPPING

22-19-1      Kidnapping--Aggravated kidnapping in the first degree--Class of felony.
22-19-1.1      Kidnapping in the second degree.
22-19-2 to 22-19-5.      Repealed.
22-19-6      Possession of ransom or reward--Felony.
22-19-7      Repealed.
22-19-7.1      Enticing away a child--Misdemeanor--Subsequent violation felony.
22-19-8      Substitution of infant with intent to deceive.
22-19-9      Taking, enticing away, or keeping of unmarried minor child by parent--Misdemeanor--Subsequent violation felony.
22-19-10      Removal of child from state--Felony.
22-19-11      Failure to report offense as complete defense.
22-19-12      Expense of child's return.
22-19-13 to 22-19-16. Transferred.
22-19-17      False imprisonment--Misdemeanor.



CHAPTER 22-19A

STALKING

22-19A-1    Stalking--Violation as misdemeanor--Second or subsequent offense a felony.

22-19A-2    Violation of restraining order, injunction, protection order, or no contact order as felony.

22-19A-3    Stalking--Subsequent convictions--Violation as felony.

22-19A-4    Harasses defined.

22-19A-5    Course of conduct defined.

22-19A-6    Credible threat defined.

22-19A-7    Stalking a child twelve or younger--Felony.

22-19A-8    Petition for protection order--Procedures.

22-19A-8.1    Petition for protection order in which allegations support domestic abuse rather than stalking or physical injury.

22-19A-9    Filing petition for protection--Venue.

22-19A-10    Hearing on petition for protection--Time--Service on respondent.

22-19A-11    Relief granted by protection order.

22-19A-12    Ex parte temporary order pending full hearing on petition for protection.

22-19A-12.1    Temporary order effective until protection order served.

22-19A-13    Exceptional circumstances required before security authorized.

22-19A-14    Modification of terms of protection order.

22-19A-15    Delivery of protection order to law enforcement agency--Notice of order to officers.

22-19A-16    Protection order--Violation--Penalty.

22-19A-17    Defendant prohibited from contacting victim prior to court appearance--Misdemeanor.

22-19A-18    Bond--No contact terms--Misdemeanor.



22-19B HATE CRIMES
CHAPTER 22-19B

HATE CRIMES

22-19B-1      Malicious intimidation or harassment--Felony.
22-19B-2      Deface defined.
22-19B-3      Transferred.
22-19B-4      Preventing practice of religion--Misdemeanor.
22-19B-5      Compelling practice of religion--Misdemeanor.



22-20 HYPNOTISM [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-20

HYPNOTISM [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 20-1]



CHAPTER 22-21

INVASIONS OF PRIVACY

22-21-1    Eavesdropping--Privacy--Misdemeanor.

22-21-2    22-21-2. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 21-3

22-21-3    Window peeking on private property of another--Violation as misdemeanor.

22-21-4    Record--Privacy--Manipulated image--Violation.

22-21-5    Service providers not liable.



CHAPTER 22-22

SEX OFFENSES

22-22-1    Rape--Degrees--Penalty--Statute of limitations.

22-22-1.1    22-22-1.1. Repealed by SL 1990, ch 161, § 1.

22-22-1.2    Minimum sentences for rape or sexual contact with child.

22-22-1.3    Contents of presentence investigation report for person convicted of sex crime.

22-22-1.4    Exception for mitigating circumstances--Factual basis relied upon in writing.

22-22-1.5    Definitions.

22-22-2    Sexual penetration defined--Acts constituting sodomy--Medical practitioners excepted.

22-22-3    22-22-3, 22-22-4. Repealed by SL 1975, ch 169, § 8.

22-22-5    22-22-5. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 395, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-6    22-22-6. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 22-8.

22-22-7    Sexual contact with child under sixteen--Felony or misdemeanor.

22-22-7.1    Sexual contact defined--Exception when within the scope of medical practice.

22-22-7.2    Sexual contact with person incapable of consenting--Felony.

22-22-7.3    Sexual contact with child under sixteen years of age--Violation as misdemeanor.

22-22-7.4    Sexual contact without consent with person capable of consenting--Misdemeanor or felony--Separate information.

22-22-7.5    Safety zone of child victim of sex crime.

22-22-7.6    Sexual acts between jail or juvenile correctional facility employees and detainees--Felony.

22-22-7.7    Subsequent conviction of rape of or sexual contact with a child under sixteen as felony.

22-22-7.8    Sexual contact with child under eighteen--Position of authority--Penalty.

22-22-8    22-22-8 to 22-22-10. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 22-8.

22-22-11    22-22-11. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 400, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-12    22-22-12 to 22-22-14. Repealed by SL 1975, ch 169, § 8.

22-22-15    22-22-15. Transferred to § 22-22A-1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 23, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-16    22-22-16 to 22-22-18. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 22-8.

22-22-19    22-22-19. Repealed by SL 1984, ch 167, § 1.

22-22-19.1    22-22-19.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 22, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-20    22-22-20, 22-22-21. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 22-8.

22-22-22    22-22-22. Repealed by SL 2002, ch 109, § 1.

22-22-23    22-22-23, 22-22-23.1. Repealed by SL 2002, ch 109, §§ 2, 3.

22-22-24    22-22-24 to 22-22-24.2. Transferred to §§ 22-24A-1 to 22-24A-3 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 407, eff. July 1, 2006.

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

22-22-24.4    22-22-24.4 to 22-22-25. Transferred to §§ 22-24A-4 to 22-24A-20 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 407, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-26    County to pay for forensic medical examinations.

22-22-26.1    Cost of forensic medical examination--Convicted defendant to reimburse county.

22-22-26.2    Coordination of payment of cost of forensic medical examinations--Notice to victim--Victim not required to participate.

22-22-26.3    Forensic medical examination--Minors age sixteen or older--Consent--Notification.

22-22-26.4    Forensic medical examination--Informed Consent--Liability or discipline.

22-22-27    Definition of terms--Sex offenses by psychotherapists.

22-22-28    Sexual contact by psychotherapist--Felony.

22-22-29    Sexual penetration by psychotherapist--Felony.

22-22-30    22-22-30. Transferred to § 22-24B-1 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 415, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-30.1    22-22-30.1. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 391, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-31    22-22-31, 22-22-31.1. Transferred to §§ 22-24B-2 and 22-24B-5 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 415, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-31.2    22-22-31.2. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 418, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-31.3    22-22-31.3 to 22-22-34. Transferred to §§ 22-24B-6 to 22-24B-11 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 415, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-35    22-22-35. Repealed by SL 1995, ch 126, § 2.

22-22-36    22-22-36. Transferred to § 22-24B-12 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 415, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-37    22-22-37. Repealed by SL 2003, ch 126, § 2.

22-22-38    22-22-38 to 22-22-41. Transferred to §§ 22-24B-13 to 22-24B-16 by SL 2005, ch 120, § 415, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-22-42    Bestiality--Acts constituting--Commission a felony.

22-22-43    Sexual act with an animal defined--Proof.

22-22-44    Provisions of § 22-22-42 not applicable to accepted practices.

22-22-45    Threatening to commit a sexual offense--Felony.

22-22-46    Assisting, harboring, concealing, or providing false information about sex offender--Felony.

22-22-47    22-22-47. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 132, § 1.



22-22A OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY
CHAPTER 22-22A

OFFENSES AGAINST THE FAMILY

22-22A-1      Bigamy--Exceptions--Felony.
22-22A-2      Incest--Prohibited sexual contact--Felony.
22-22A-3      Aggravated incest_Related child--Felony.
22-22A-3.1      Aggravated incest--Foster child--Felony.
22-22A-4      Removal of minor from state for adoption prohibited until parents' consent or termination of rights--Violation as felony.



CHAPTER 22-23

PROSTITUTION

22-23-1    Prostitution--Misdemeanor.

22-23-1.1    Sexual activity defined.

22-23-1.2    Affirmative defense of compulsion.

22-23-2    Promoting prostitution--Felony.

22-23-3    Repealed by SL 1977, ch 189, § 126.

22-23-4    Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 178, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-23-5    22-23-5 to 22-23-7. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 23-7.

22-23-8    Pimping—Permitting prostitution on premises--Felony.

22-23-9    Hiring for sexual activity--Misdemeanor or felony.



CHAPTER 22-24

OBSCENITY AND PUBLIC INDECENCY

22-24-1    22-24-1. Repealed by SL 1998, ch 136, § 1

22-24-1.1    Public indecency--Misdemeanor.

22-24-1.2    Indecent exposure--Misdemeanor or felony.

22-24-1.3    Indecent exposure involving a child--Felony.

22-24-1.4    Private indecent exposure--Misdemeanor.

22-24-2    22-24-2, 22-24-2.1. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 24-11

22-24-3    22-24-3. Repealed by SL 1968, ch 29, § 16

22-24-4    22-24-4. Repealed by SL 1972, ch 139, § 1

22-24-5    22-24-5. Repealed by SL 1968, ch 29, § 16

22-24-6    22-24-6, 22-24-7. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 24-11

22-24-8    22-24-8. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 301, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-24-9    22-24-9, 22-24-10. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 24-11

22-24-11    22-24-11 to 22-24-24. Repealed by SL 1974, ch 165, § 24

22-24-25    Municipal and county power to regulate obscene materials or obscene live conduct not preempted.

22-24-25.1    County or municipal ordinance establishing contemporary community standards test.

22-24-26    22-24-26. Obsolete

22-24-27    Definition of terms.

22-24-28    Disseminating material harmful to minors as misdemeanor.

22-24-29    Possession, sale, or loan as disseminating material harmful to minors.

22-24-29.1    Publications containing obscene material to be wrapped and sealed while on display--Misdemeanor.

22-24-30    Admission to show or exhibition as disseminating material harmful to minors.

22-24-31    Defenses for disseminating materials harmful to minors.

22-24-32    Misrepresentation to obtain admission of minor--Misdemeanor.

22-24-33    Misrepresentation of age by minor--Misdemeanor.

22-24-34    Dissemination of separate articles as separate offenses.

22-24-35    22-24-35. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 24-11

22-24-36    22-24-36. Repealed by SL 1998, ch 137, § 2

22-24-37    Activities and persons excepted.

22-24-38    22-24-38 to 22-24-51. Repealed by SL 1978, ch 178, § 577

22-24-52    22-24-52 to 22-24-54. Repealed by SL 1978, ch 164, §§ 9, 11, 13

22-24-55    Public schools to restrict access to obscene materials on public access computers.

22-24-56    Public libraries to restrict access to obscene materials on public access computers.

22-24-57    Complying public school or library not liable for damages.

22-24-58    Obscene material defined.

22-24-59    Public access computer defined.

22-24-60    Prepaid adult entertainment card defined.

22-24-61    Sale or distribution of prepaid adult entertainment card to minors as misdemeanor.

22-24-62    Prepaid adult entertainment telephone card defined.

22-24-63    Persons violating § 22-24-61 liable for civil damages.

22-24-64    Persons who may bring actions for damages.

22-24-65    Persons from whom damages may be sought.

22-24-66    Damages that may be recovered.

22-24-67    Statute of limitations.

22-24-68    Prepaid adult entertainment cards subject to seizure and destruction.



CHAPTER 22-24A

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

22-24A-1    Sale of child pornography--Felony.

22-24A-1.1    Manufacturing or distributing child-like sex doll--Felony.

22-24A-2    Definitions.

22-24A-3    Repealed.

22-24A-3.1    Purchasing or possessing child-like sex doll--Misdemeanor or felony.

22-24A-4    Minor and solicit defined.

22-24A-5    Solicitation of a minor--Felony--Assessment.

22-24A-6    Nonresident violating child protection laws subject to state court jurisdiction--Service of process.

22-24A-7    Liability for civil damages.

22-24A-8    Persons who may bring action for damages.

22-24A-9    Persons from whom damages may be sought.

22-24A-10    Damages recoverable.

22-24A-11    Joinder of plaintiffs--Joinder of defendants.

22-24A-12    Judgment debtor ineligible to exempt property from levy or execution--Assets subject to forfeiture.

22-24A-13    Statute of limitations.

22-24A-14    Civil action stayed pending completion of criminal action--Statute of limitations tolled.

22-24A-15    Property subject to forfeiture.

22-24A-15.1    22-24A-15.1 to 22-24A-15.5. Repealed by SL 2016, ch 138, §§ 40 to 44.

22-24A-16    Internet service providers to report suspected violations of child pornography laws--Permitting subscriber to use service for child pornography prohibited--Misdemeanor.

22-24A-17    Film processors to report suspected violations of child pornography laws--Permitting use of services for child pornography prohibited--Misdemeanor.

22-24A-18    Computer repair technicians to report suspected violations of child pornography laws--Misdemeanor.

22-24A-19    Certain child protection laws inapplicable to performance of official duties or bona fide treatment or professional education program.

22-24A-20    Exemption of publications with redeeming social value.

22-24A-21    22-24A-21 to 22-24A-34. Repealed by SL 2016, ch 138, §§ 45 to 58.

22-24A-35    Possessing child pornography--Penalty.

22-24A-36    Distributing child pornography--Penalty.

22-24A-37    Manufacturing child pornography--Penalty.

22-24A-38    Convictions in other states considered.

22-24A-39    Presentence investigation.

22-24A-40    Consent or mistake of age not a defense.

22-24A-41    Affirmative defense.

22-24A-42    Sentencing--Mitigating circumstances.



CHAPTER 22-24B

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY

22-24B-1    Sex crimes determined.

22-24B-1.1    Business day defined.

22-24B-2    Registration of convicted sex offenders--Time limit--Violation as felony--Discharge.

22-24B-2.1    Three-tiered registry.

22-24B-3    Work defined.

22-24B-4    Attends school and attends classes defined.

22-24B-5    Annual verification form mailed to registered offender--Return of form--Failure to return form--Violation as felony.

22-24B-6    Commencement or change in enrollment or employment--Report to local law enforcement--Time limit--Violation as felony.

22-24B-7    Registration every six months--Violation as felony.

22-24B-8    Information required for sex offender registration--DNA sample--Violation as felony.

22-24B-8.1    Annual confirmation by law enforcement of residence address.

22-24B-9    Information from sex offender registry--Specifics included.

22-24B-10    Registration forwarded to Division of Criminal Investigation--Files open to public--Exceptions.

22-24B-11    Availability of sex offenders' files--Participation in National Sex Offender Public Registry.

22-24B-12    Written notice of new location or address required--Time limit--Violation as felony.

22-24B-12.1    Second or subsequent convictions.

22-24B-12.2    Notice in person of new location or address outside of state--Time limit--Violation as felony.

22-24B-13    Duty of institutions to inform convicted sex offenders of registration requirements and community safety zone restrictions.

22-24B-14    Duty of court to inform sexual offenders of registration requirement and community safety zone restrictions.

22-24B-15    Registration records and lists as public records--Confidentiality of victim identifying information.

22-24B-16    Penalties for crime committed as result of information from sex offender registry.

22-24B-17    Petition for removal from sex offender registry--Service--Response.

22-24B-18    Petition and documentation--Contents.

22-24B-19    Criteria for removal--Tier I offender.

22-24B-19.1    Criteria for removal from registry as Tier II offender.

22-24B-19.2    Tier III offender defined.

22-24B-19.3    Recidivist sex offender defined.

22-24B-19.4    Criteria for removal from registry--Removed from out-of-state registry.

22-24B-20    Order for removal of name from sex offender registry--Denial of petition.

22-24B-21    Internet site with sex offender registration information--Division and registering agency not liable for good faith conduct.

22-24B-22    Definitions.

22-24B-23    Restrictions on residence within community safety zone--Violation as felony.

22-24B-23.1    Secondary registered location or address--Notification of law enforcement--Violation as misdemeanor.

22-24B-24    Loitering within community safety zone or public library prohibited--Exception--Violation as felony.

22-24B-25    Inconsistent local ordinances on residence and community access prohibited.

22-24B-26    Petition for order of exemption from safety zone restrictions--Contents--Service--Response.

22-24B-27    Community Safety Zone--Exemption--Eligibility.

22-24B-28    Order granting or denying petition--Restrictions on subsequent petition.

22-24B-29    Summary description of offense forwarded to or developed by Division of Criminal Investigation.

22-24B-30    Inmate and juvenile offender registration--Time limit--Submission to Division of Criminal Investigation--Notice of change of status.

22-24B-31    Foreign criminal conviction registration--Time limit--Violation as felony.

22-24B-32    Immunity from liability for certain good faith conduct.

22-24B-33    Eligibility for removal from registry of registrant who has committed out-of-state offense.

22-24B-34    Eligibility of registrant who has committed out-of-state offense to establish in-state residence.

22-24B-35    Registered sex offender not eligible to circulate certain nominating petitions.

22-24B-36    Sex offender to report change in vehicle registration.

22-24B-37    Report of intention to travel outside United States--Violation as misdemeanor.



CHAPTER 22-25

GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES

22-25-1    Gambling defined--Keeping gambling establishment--Letting building for gambling—Violation as misdemeanor.

22-25-2    22-25-2. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 25-10

22-25-3    22-25-3. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 285, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-25-4    22-25-4, 22-25-5. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 25-10

22-25-6    Unlawful betting on animal races as common nuisance--Petty offense.

22-25-7    22-25-7 to 22-25-12. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 25-10

22-25-13    Keeping slot machines--Free play machines excepted--Misdemeanor--Manufacture not prohibited.

22-25-14    Slot machine and premises public nuisance--Manufacture not prohibited.

22-25-14.1    Antique slot machine operated for nongambling purposes as defense--Preservation and return of antique machines.

22-25-15    22-25-15 to 22-25-18. Repealed by SL 1973, ch 149, § 6

22-25-19    22-25-19, 22-25-20. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 25-10

22-25-21    22-25-21. Repealed by SL 1973, ch 149, § 6

22-25-22    22-25-22. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 25-10

22-25-23    Bingo defined.

22-25-24    Lottery defined.

22-25-25    Bingo and lotteries permitted for restricted purposes--Conditions.

22-25-25.1    Congressionally chartered veterans' organization defined.

22-25-26    Unauthorized bingo or lottery as misdemeanor.

22-25-27    Provision of chapter not applicable to state lottery.

22-25-28    Distributor defined--Exemption for rental of noncommercial use.

22-25-29    Manufacturer defined.

22-25-30    Repealed.

22-25-31    Repealed.

22-25-32    Certain organizations not to be distributors or manufacturers.

22-25-33    Certain persons not to have interest in distributorship or manufacturer.

22-25-34    Additional persons who may not have interest in distributorship or manufacturer.

22-25-35    Distributors, manufacturers, and persons with interest therein not to lease premises to organizations conducting bingo or lotteries.

22-25-36    Repealed.

22-25-37    Repealed.

22-25-38    Repealed.

22-25-39    Sales to out-of-state customers.

22-25-40    Delivery of equipment and supplies sold for in-state use.

22-25-41    Sale of coin-operated machines and mechanical pull-tab dispensing devices prohibited--Exceptions.

22-25-42    Separate statement of rebates and discounts.

22-25-43    Limit on gifts, premiums, and prizes from distributors and manufacturers.

22-25-44    Use of deal of pull-tabs as sales promotion.

22-25-45    Return of equipment, supplies, and pull-tabs--Recordation of transaction.

22-25-46    Requirements for deal of pull-tabs.

22-25-47    Numbering of disposable bingo cards.

22-25-48    Repealed.    

22-25-48    Tax imposed on distributors--Payment.

22-25-49    Repealed.

22-25-50    Violation as misdemeanor--Second or subsequent violation as felony.

22-25-51    Repealed.

22-25-52    Maximum duration of lottery--Refund of ticket price--Remittance of unclaimed refund--Deceptive trade practice.



22-25A INTERNET GAMBLING
CHAPTER 22-25A

INTERNET GAMBLING

22-25A-1      Bet or wager defined.
22-25A-2      Gambling business defined.
22-25A-3      Internet defined.
22-25A-4      Interactive computer service defined.
22-25A-5      Person defined.
22-25A-6      State defined.
22-25A-7      Internet betting by person engaged in gambling business prohibited.
22-25A-8      Establishment of internet gambling business prohibited.
22-25A-9      Violation if gambling originates or terminates in state--Each bet a separate violation.
22-25A-10      Violation a felony.
22-25A-11      Prosecution of violations.
22-25A-12      Notification of illegal web site and penalties.
22-25A-13      Preliminary restraining order available as condition of bond.
22-25A-14      Permanent injunction available against guilty party.
22-25A-15      Inapplicability of chapter to state lottery or commission on gaming.



22-26 SABBATH BREAKING [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-26

SABBATH BREAKING [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 26-1]



22-27 INTERFERENCE WITH RELIGIOUS PRACTICES [REPEALED AND TRANSFERRED]
CHAPTER 22-27

INTERFERENCE WITH RELIGIOUS PRACTICES [REPEALED AND TRANSFERRED]

22-27-1, 22-27-2. Transferred.
22-27-3      Repealed.



22-28 LIBEL AND FALSE PUBLICATIONS [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-28

LIBEL AND FALSE PUBLICATIONS [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 28-1]



22-29 PERJURY AND FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
CHAPTER 22-29

PERJURY AND FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

22-29-1      Perjury--Violation.
22-29-2      Statement not known to be true.
22-29-3      Incompetence of witness no defense.
22-29-4      Lack of knowledge of materiality of statement no defense.
22-29-5      Felony classes of perjury.
22-29-6      Subornation of perjury--Violation--Punishment.
22-29-7      Repealed.
22-29-8      Oath defined--Irregular oath.
22-29-9      Oath relating to future performance of official duty.
22-29-9.1      Oath required on certain documents to obtain state benefits--Statement in lieu of oath--Perjury.
22-29-10      Deposition or certificate as complete upon delivery--Intent.
22-29-11      Obtaining money, property, or assistance by fraud from social services or related programs prohibited.
22-29-12      Failure to report changed circumstances affecting eligibility for assistance.
22-29-13      Receipt of assistance on behalf of another as personal receipt.
22-29-14      Unsuccessful attempt to obtain assistance as misdemeanor.
22-29-15      Obtaining assistance with value of two hundred dollars or less as misdemeanor.
22-29-16      Obtaining assistance with value of more than two hundred dollars as felony.
22-29-17      Aggregation of amounts from violations with one scheme or course of conduct.
22-29-18      Sufficiency of evidence for conviction.
22-29-19      False statement on application to state agency for loan, grant, or other financial assistance for business or agriculture--Felony.



22-30 ROBBERY
CHAPTER 22-30

ROBBERY

22-30-1      Robbery defined.
22-30-2      Requisite force or fear--Force or fear to escape--Degree of force immaterial.
22-30-3      Fear of force necessary to robbery.
22-30-4      Taking without knowledge of victim not robbery.
22-30-5      Repealed.
22-30-6      Degrees of robbery.
22-30-7      Felony classes of robbery.
22-30-8 to 22-30-10.      Repealed.
22-30-11      Repealed.



22-30A THEFT
CHAPTER 22-30A

THEFT

22-30A-1      Theft--Violation.
22-30A-2      Transfer of another's property as theft.
22-30A-2.1      Repealed.
22-30A-3      Theft by deception.
22-30A-3.1 to 22-30A-3.3. Transferred.
22-30A-4      Theft by threat.
22-30A-5      Repealed.
22-30A-6      Theft of lost or mislaid property.
22-30A-7      Receiving stolen property.
22-30A-8      Obtaining property or services without paying.
22-30A-8.1      Obtaining property or services with false debit or credit card.
22-30A-8.2 to 22-30A-8.5. Transferred.
22-30A-9      Diverting services of another.
22-30A-10      Embezzlement of property received in trust.
22-30A-10.1      Return of stolen property considered in mitigation of punishment--Return not a defense.
22-30A-11      Disqualification from public office.
22-30A-12      Unauthorized operation of vehicle or vessel as misdemeanor.
22-30A-13      Theft by conversion of rented personalty after notice of termination.
22-30A-14      Affirmative defense to conversion of leased or rented personalty.
22-30A-15      Theft as single offense incorporating previous separate offenses--Terms used in alleging theft.
22-30A-16      Ignorance and honest claim of right as affirmative defenses to theft.
22-30A-17      Grand theft--Felony.
22-30A-17.1      Aggravated grand theft--Felony.
22-30A-17.2      Petty theft in the first degree--Misdemeanor.
22-30A-17.3      Petty theft in the second degree--Misdemeanor.
22-30A-18      Aggregation of related thefts to determine degree of offense.
22-30A-19      Repealed.
22-30A-19.1      Liability of shoplifter to owner or seller--Penalty.
22-30A-19.2      Detention of suspected shoplifter--Reasonableness--Grounds.
22-30A-19.3      Demand for payment by victim of retail theft.
22-30A-19.4      Failure to pay liability for theft--Penalty doubled.
22-30A-20      Unauthorized possession of federal Department of Agriculture commodities transferred to state.
22-30A-21      Law enforcement officer retaining seized property as theft.
22-30A-22, 22-30A-23. Repealed.
22-30A-24      Theft by insufficient funds check--Degrees according to amount--Aggregation of checks.
22-30A-25      Theft by no account check--Degrees according to amount--Aggregation of checks.
22-30A-26      Return of property or payment of check and the costs and expenses prohibits criminal prosecution.
22-30A-27      Passing insufficient funds check as prima facie evidence of knowledge of insufficiency.
22-30A-28      Goods, services, taxes, and other obligations as present consideration.
22-30A-29      Postdated check not in violation.
22-30A-30      Prosecution for passing check against insufficient funds--Establishment of probable cause-Testimony of official not necessary.
22-30A-31      Passing check as prima facie evidence.
22-30A-32      Notice of dishonor required before prosecution for theft by insufficient funds--Check or theft by no account check--Presumption of service--Waiting period.
22-30A-33      Additional civil penalty for failure to pay amount of check and fees and costs--Prosecution.
22-30A-34      Contents of notice of dishonor.
22-30A-35      Proof of notice not required--Payment of check, costs, and expenses bar to prosecution.
22-30A-36      Limitation of theft by insufficient funds check and theft by no account check prosecutions.
22-30A-37      Circumstances under which maker, drawer, or issuer not criminally or civilly liable for damages and costs.
22-30A-38      Combination of instruments--Court.
22-30A-39      Alteration or removal of serial number--Possession of property with altered serial number--Felony.
22-30A-40      Liability for cost of motor fuel received--Service charge.
22-30A-41      Request for vehicle owner information--Format and content--Response by law enforcement.
22-30A-42      Demand for payment from motor vehicle owner for motor fuel received--Content of notice.
22-30A-43      Payment or dispute of claim--Court action--Service charge and expenses .
22-30A-44      Criminal action prohibited if retailer receives payment or court award.
22-30A-45      Public official defined.
22-30A-46      Public official's use of public funds for official's financial benefit as theft.



22-31 EXTORTION [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-31

EXTORTION [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 31-1]



22-32 BURGLARY AND UNLAWFUL ENTRY
CHAPTER 22-32

BURGLARY AND UNLAWFUL ENTRY

22-32-1      First degree burglary--Felony.
22-32-2      Repealed.
22-32-3      Second degree burglary--Felony.
22-32-4 to 22-32-7.      Repealed.
22-32-8      Third degree burglary--Felony.
22-32-9 to 22-32-14.      Repealed.
22-32-15      Nighttime defined.
22-32-16      Repealed.
22-32-17      Possession of weapon or tools with intent to commit burglary--Felony.
22-32-18      Repealed.
22-32-19      Aggravated criminal entry of a motor vehicle--Felony.
22-32-20      Criminal entry of a motor vehicle--Misdemeanor.



22-33 ARSON
CHAPTER 22-33

ARSON

22-33-1 to 22-33-4.      Repealed.
22-33-5 to 22-33-8.      Repealed.
22-33-9      Repealed.
22-33-9.1      First degree arson--Felony.
22-33-9.2      Second degree arson--Felony.
22-33-9.3      Reckless burning or exploding--Felony.
22-33-9.4      Failure to control or report dangerous fire--Misdemeanor.
22-33-9.5      Occupied structure defined.
22-33-10      Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined--Felony.



CHAPTER 22-34

VANDALISM AND INJURIES TO PROPERTY

22-34-1    Intentional damage to property--Degree of offense according to value.

22-34-1.1    Aggregation of injuries, damages, or destruction permissible.

22-34-2    22-34-2. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 99, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-34-3    22-34-3 to 22-34-17. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 34-5

22-34-18    22-34-18. Repealed by SL 1973, ch 151

22-34-19    22-34-19 to 22-34-24. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 34-5

22-34-25    22-34-25. Repealed by SL 1973, ch 150, § 5

22-34-26    22-34-26. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 34-5

22-34-27    Throwing substance upon public ways or at vehicles as misdemeanor.

22-34-28    Substantial interruption or impairment--Utility Service--Critical Infrastructure--Violation as felony.

22-34-29    22-34-29. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 120, § 102, eff. July 1, 2006.

22-34-30    Determination as victim.



CHAPTER 22-35

CRIMINAL TRESPASS

22-35-1    22-35-1 to 22-35-4. Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 35-4

22-35-5    Criminal trespass--Violation as misdemeanor.

22-35-6    Entering or refusing to leave property after notice--Misdemeanor.

22-35-7    Affirmative defenses to unlawful occupancy.

22-35-8    Defiance of emergency management order restricting area--Misdemeanor.



22-36 PUBLIC NUISANCES
CHAPTER 22-36

PUBLIC NUISANCES

22-36-1      Nuisances for which punishment not otherwise prescribed--Failure to remove public nuisance--Misdemeanor.
22-36-2 to 22-36-4. Repealed



22-37 LARCENY AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-37

LARCENY AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF PROPERTY [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1973, ch 152; SL 1976, ch 158, § 37-5]



22-38 EMBEZZLEMENT [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 22-38

EMBEZZLEMENT [REPEALED]

[Repealed by SL 1976, ch 158, § 38-1]



22-39 FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING
CHAPTER 22-39

FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING

22-39-1 to 22-39-35.      Repealed.
22-39-36      Forgery--Felony.
22-39-37      Transferred.
22-39-38      Possessing a forged instrument--Knowledge--Intent--Felony.
22-39-39      Repealed.



22-40 IDENTITY CRIMES
CHAPTER 22-40

IDENTITY CRIMES

22-40-1      Impersonation with intent to deceive law enforcement officer--Misdemeanor.
22-40-2 to 22-40-7.      Repealed.
22-40-8      Identity theft--Felony.
22-40-9      Identifying information defined.
22-40-10      Physical presence in county not necessary to commission of identity theft.
22-40-11      Reencoder and scanning device defined.
22-40-12      Unauthorized use of scanning device on payment card--Felony.
22-40-13      Unauthorized use of reencoder on payment card--Felony.
22-40-14      Ownership or possession of scanning device or reencoder with intent to obtain or alter payment card information without permission--Felony.
22-40-15      Making or possessing forgery or counterfeiting devices--Felony.
22-40-16      Impersonation of officer, employee, firefighter, or person causing injury or fraud--Misdemeanor.
22-40-17      Impersonating a judicial official--Misdemeanor .
22-40-18      Misuse of tribal identification card.
22-40-19      Definition of terms in §§ 22-40-19 to 22-40-26.
22-40-20      Notice of breach of system security--Exception.
22-40-21      Delay of notice that would impede criminal investigation.
22-40-22      Types of notice of breach of system security.
22-40-23      Notice of breach of system security in accordance with information holder's policies.
22-40-24      Notice to consumer reporting agencies.
22-40-25      Prosecution for violations.
22-40-26      Notice of breach of system security in accordance with federal law.



22-41
     CHAPTER 22-41

FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATIONS [REPEALED AND TRANSFERRED]

22-41-1      Transferred.
22-41-1.1      Repealed.
22-41-1.2 to 22-41-2.4. Transferred.
22-41-3      Repealed.
22-41-3.1 to 22-41-3.4. Transferred.
22-41-4 to 22-41-9.      Repealed.
22-41-10 to 22-41-12.      Repealed.
22-41-13      Repealed.
22-41-14      Repealed.
22-41-15 to 22-41-21.      Repealed.



CHAPTER 22-42

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND MARIJUANA

22-42-1    Definitions.

22-42-2    Unauthorized manufacture, distribution, counterfeiting or possession of Schedule I or II substances--Violation--Mandatory sentences.

22-42-2.1    Written prescription required to dispense Schedule II substance--Refills prohibited--Felony.

22-42-2.2    Oral prescription permitted for Schedule II substance under specified conditions.

22-42-2.3    Mitigating circumstances--Departure from mandatory sentence.

22-42-2.4    Conspiracy to commit violation of § 22-42-2--Punishment same as provided under that section.

22-42-2.5    Findings required for sentence imposed without regard to statutory minimum sentence.

22-42-3    Unauthorized manufacture, distribution, counterfeiting or possession of Schedule III substances as felony--Mandatory sentences.

22-42-4    Unauthorized manufacture, distribution, counterfeiting or possession of Schedule IV substances as felony--Mandatory sentences.

22-42-4.1    Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or Schedule IV substance--Refill restricted--Felony.

22-42-4.2    Schedule II, III, or IV substances to be distributed only for a medical purpose.

22-42-4.3    Unauthorized manufacture, distribution, counterfeiting, or possession of methamphetamine as felony--Mandatory sentences.

22-42-5    Unauthorized possession of controlled drug or substance as felony.

22-42-5.1    Unauthorized ingestion of controlled drug or substance as felony.

22-42-6    Possession of marijuana prohibited--Degrees according to amount.

22-42-7    Distribution or possession with intent to distribute specified amounts of marijuana.

22-42-8    Obtaining possession of controlled substance by theft, misrepresentation, forgery, or fraud.

22-42-9    Manufacture, distribution, or possession of equipment for making counterfeit controlled substance as felony.

22-42-10    Keeping place for use or sale of controlled substances as felony.

22-42-11    Inhabiting room where controlled substances illegally stored or used as misdemeanor.

22-42-12    Civil fine for violation of regulatory provisions--Additional fine remitted to drug abuse or rehabilitation program.

22-42-13    Criminal penalties in addition to civil and administrative penalties.

22-42-14    22-42-14. Repealed by SL 1982, ch 262, § 1

22-42-15    Ingesting substance, except alcoholic beverages, for the purpose of becoming intoxicated as misdemeanor--Venue for violation.

22-42-15.1    Possession, sale, or distribution of certain substances for the purpose of intoxication as misdemeanor.

22-42-16    Delivery or manufacture of noncontrolled substance represented to be controlled substance as felony.

22-42-17    Controlled substances obtained concurrently from different medical practitioners--Misdemeanor.

22-42-18    Definitions of terms used in §§ 22-42-19 to 22-42-21, inclusive.

22-42-19    Drug free zones created--Violation as felony--Sentence--Defense.

22-42-20    Violation of drug-free zones as separate count in indictment.

22-42-21    Lack of knowledge as to age of minor not a defense.

22-42-22    Possession of Salvia divinorum or salvinorin A prohibited--Felony or misdemeanor.

22-42-23    Controlled Substance--Pregnancy--Assault.

22-42-24    Driver--Use of marijuana--Motor vehicle--Misdemeanor.

22-42-25    Passenger--Use of marijuana--Motor vehicle--Misdemeanor.



CHAPTER 22-42A

DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

22-42A-1    Drug paraphernalia defined--Exclusion.

22-42A-2    Factors considered in determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia.

22-42A-3    Use or possession of drug paraphernalia as misdemeanor.

22-42A-4    Delivery of drug paraphernalia as felony.



22-43 COMMERCIAL BRIBERY
CHAPTER 22-43

COMMERCIAL BRIBERY

22-43-1      Commercial bribery--Misdemeanor.
22-43-2      Receiving a commercial bribe--Misdemeanor.



22-44 CABLE TELEVISION AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 22-44

CABLE TELEVISION AND MULTIPOINT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

22-44-1      Obstruction of community antenna television system transmissions as misdemeanor.
22-44-2      Equipment for receiving services without payment--Installation or possession as misdemeanor.
22-44-2.1      Manufacture, sale, or distribution of equipment for receiving service without payment as misdemeanor.
22-44-3      Seizure of equipment.
22-44-4      Multipoint distribution system and multichannel multipoint distribution system defined.



22-45 UNLAWFULLY OBTAINING BENEFITS OR PAYMENTS FROM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 22-45

UNLAWFULLY OBTAINING BENEFITS OR PAYMENTS FROM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM


22-45-1      Definition of terms.
22-45-2      Action by which claimant commits an offense--Violation a felony.
22-45-3      Application to participate as provider--Perjury for submitting false statements--Violation a felony.
22-45-4      Action of person aiding provider with goods or services or referring individuals to provider for which additional value received an offense--Violation a felony.
22-45-5      Offense of acceptance of amount in addition to amount legally payable under program--Violation a felony.
22-45-6      Failure to keep necessary records upon which claim is based--Violation a misdemeanor.
22-45-7      Liability for receipt of payment by person not entitled thereto.
22-45-8      Suspension or exclusion from participation as provider of person convicted of committing offense.
22-45-9      Access to records by attorney general, state medicaid control unit, and grand jury.
22-45-10      Use of other civil or criminal remedy not precluded.
22-45-11      Limitation on civil action.



22-46 ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF ELDERS OR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
CHAPTER 22-46

ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR EXPLOITATION OF ELDERS OR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

22-46-1      Definition of terms.
22-46-1.1      Neglect--Exclusions from definition.
22-46-2      Abuse or neglect of elder or adult with a disability--Felony or misdemeanor.
22-46-3      Theft by exploitation--Penalty.
22-46-4      Repealed.
22-46-5      Investigation of report of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
22-46-6      Transferred.
22-46-7      Report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
22-46-8      Immunity from liability for reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
22-46-9      Mandatory reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation--Violation as misdemeanor.
22-46-10      Mandatory reporting of abuse or neglect by staff and by person in charge of residential facility or entity providing services to elderly or disabled adult--Violation as misdemeanor.
22-46-11      Voluntary reporting of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
22-46-12      Information provided by report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
22-46-13      Action against perpetrator for exploitation--Compensatory and punitive damages--Attorney's fees.
22-46-14      Additional penalties against perpetrator for exploitation.
22-46-15      Third party property interest acquired for value and in good faith unaffected by severance of perpetrator's property interest.
22-46-16      Effect of revocation of provision of instrument.
22-46-17      Additional remedies for violation.
22-46-18      Remedies cumulative with other legal and administrative remedies.



22-47 DEBT ADJUSTING [TRANSFERRED]
CHAPTER 22-47

DEBT ADJUSTING [TRANSFERRED]

22-47-1 to 22-47-3. Transferred.



22-48 VICTIM IMMUNITY
CHAPTER 22-48

VICTIM IMMUNITY

22-48-1      Definitions.
22-48-2      Perpetrator's assumption of risk--Victim immune from liability--Victim's duty--Exception.
22-48-2.1      Claim of use of unreasonable force by victim--Hearing to determine reasonable basis for claim.
22-48-3      Proof of assumption of risk.
22-48-4      Court awards.
22-48-5      Motion for stay of proceedings.



CHAPTER 22-49

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

22-49-1    Human trafficking prohibited.

22-49-2    First degree human trafficking--Felony--Attempt against minor.

22-49-3    Second degree human trafficking--Felony.

22-49-4    Hiring person forced to engage in sexual activity--Felony.

22-49-5    Torture of a human trafficking victim--Felony.

22-49-6    Definition of terms--Torture.