Section 22-40-8 - Identity theft--Felony. - South Dakota Statutes

22-40-8. Identity 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.