/* R FRINGE COMMENTARY- Here's the South Dakota Computer Crimes
Law, adopted 1982. */
SECTION 43-43B-1 Unlawful uses of a computer-- A person is guilty
of unlawful use of a computer when he:
(1) Knowingly obtains the use of a computer system, or any
part thereof, without the consent of the owner;
(2) Knowingly alters or destroys computer programs or data
without the consent of the owner; or
(3) Knowingly obtains use of, alters or destroys a computer
system, or any part thereof, as part of a deception for the
purpose of obtaining money, property or services from the
owner of a computer system or any third party.
SECTION 43-43B-2 Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter,
unless the context requires otherwise, mean:
(1) "Computer", an internally programmed, general purpose
digital device capable of automatically accepting data,
processing data and supplying the results of the operation;
(2) "Computer system" a set of related, connected devices
including a computer and other devices, including but not
limited to data input and output and storage devices, data
communications links, and computer programs and data, that
make the system capable of performing the special purpose
data processing tasks for which it is specified;
(3) "Computer program," a series of coded instructions, or
statements in a form acceptable to a computer, which causes
the computer to process data in order to achieve a certain
result.
SECTION 43-43B-3. Obtaining use, altering or destroying system
without consent - Value - one thousand dollars or less. A person
convicted of a violation of subdivision (1) or (2) of section 43-
43B-1 where the value of the use, alteration or destruction is
one thousand dollars or less is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
SECTION 43-43B-4. Obtaining use, altering or destroying system
without consent - Value more than one thousand dollars. A person
convicted of a violation of subdivision (1) or (2) of section 43-
43B-1 where the value of the use, alteration or destruction is
more than one thousand dollars is guilty of a Class 1
misdemeanor.
SECTION 43-43B-5. Obtaining use, altering or destroying system as
part of deception- Value one thousand dollars or less. A person
convicted of a violation of subdivision (3) of section 43-43B-1
where the value of the money, property or services obtained, is
one thousand dollars or less is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
SECTION 43-43B-6. Obtaining use, altering or destroying system as
part of deception- Value more than one thousand dollars. A person
convicted of a violation of subdivision (3) of section 43-43B-1
where the value of the money, property or services obtained, is
more than one thousand dollars is guilty of a Class 1
misdemeanor.
SECTION 43-43B-7. Civil rights not affected. The provisions of
this chapter shall neither enlarge or diminish the rights of
parties in civil litigation.
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