Section 22-14-24 - Exceptions to penalty for possession in a county courthouse. - South Dakota Statutes

22-14-24. Exceptions to penalty for possession in a county courthouse. The provisions of § 22-14-23 do not apply to:
(1) The lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, the state, political subdivision thereof, or a municipality, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law or an officer of the court;
(2) Possession by a judge or magistrate;
(3) The possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a federal or state official or member of the armed services if such possession is authorized by law; or
(4) The lawful carrying of firearms, or other dangerous weapons in a county courthouse incident to hunting, or gun safety course or to other lawful purposes.

Source: SL 1993, ch 173, § 3.