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Behavior South Dakota

You cannot show a movie where a police officer is struck or beaten.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

An old censorship law still on the books technically forbids the screening of any film that depicts law enforcement being treated offensively or violently. Passed during the early days of cinema to prevent the inspiration of anti-police sentiment, this law would technically outlaw almost every modern action movie. Fortunately, the First Amendment keeps the local multiplex safe from prosecution.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: SDCL ยง 22-24-11
Where to look:

South Dakota Codified Laws - Crimes

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