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

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. Source: SL 1977, ch 205 , § 4; SL 1992, ch 158 , § 5; SDCL, § 25-5A-7.1 ; SL 2006, ch 130 , § 9. Effective July 1, 2026