Enhances penalties for possession and delivery of controlled substances in South Dakota correctional facilities.

The bill increases penalties for inmates possessing or delivering controlled substances in state correctional facilities. A first violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a second violation being a Class 1 misdemeanor and up to one year in jail. A third or subsequent violation within ten years is a Class 6 felony. Delivering or possessing with intent to deliver controlled substances to inmates is a Class 3 felony. The bill also imposes penalties for possession of prohibited items like alcohol, marijuana, cell phones, and dangerous weapons.

Enhances penalties for possession and delivery of controlled substances in South Dakota correctional facilities.

The bill increases penalties for inmates possessing or delivering controlled substances in state correctional facilities. A first violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a second violation being a Class 1 misdemeanor and up to one year in jail. A third or subsequent violation within ten years is a Class 6 felony. Delivering or possessing with intent to deliver controlled substances to inmates is a Class 3 felony. The bill also imposes penalties for possession of prohibited items like alcohol, marijuana, cell phones, and dangerous weapons.