22-40-8Identity theft--Felony.

If any person, without the authorization or permission of another person and with the intent to deceive or defraud:

(1)    Obtains, possesses, transfers, uses, attempts to obtain, or records identifying information not lawfully issued for that person's use; or

(2)    Accesses or attempts to access the financial resources of that person through the use of identifying information;

such person commits the crime of identity theft. Identity theft committed pursuant to this section is a Class 6 felony.

Source: SL 2000, ch 107, § 1; SDCL, § 22-30A-3.1; SL 2005, ch 120, §§ 80, 83.