South Dakota Code § 22-8-12

Act of terrorism--Felony
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Any person who commits a crime of violence, as defined by subdivision 22-1-2(9), or an act dangerous to human life involving any use of chemical, biological, or radioactive material, or any explosive or destructive device, with the intent to do any of the following:
(1) Intimidate or coerce a civilian population;
(2) Influence the policy or conduct of any government or nation;
(3) Affect the conduct of any government or nation by assassination or kidnaping; or
(4) Substantially impair or interrupt public communications, public transportation, common carriers, public utilities, or other public services;
is guilty of an act of terrorism. A violation of this section is a Class C felony.

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