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.

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