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Code · South Dakota · Title 22 · Chapter 22-22

22-22A-4. Removal of minor from state for adoption prohibited until parents' consent or termination of rights--Violation as felony.

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No person other than a legal or putative parent may remove or aid in the removal of any minor from the State of South Dakota for the purpose of adoption until a valid consent to adopt or termination of parental rights has been obtained from all legal and putative parents. A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
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