It shall be unlawful to compel, coerce, or force by any means, any person to release, sell, place, relinquish, or give up for adoption any minor child. A violation of this section shall be a Class 6 felony. Source: SL 1977, ch 205 , § 2.
Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony
SDCL § 25-6-4.1 — under ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
SDCL § 25-6-4.1