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South Dakota Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: In South Dakota no person may consume or possess an open or unsealed alcoholic beverage in a vehicle on a public highway; the original seal must be unbroken.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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In South Dakota no person may consume or possess an open or unsealed alcoholic beverage in a vehicle on a public highway; the original seal must be unbroken. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor and applies to the driver and to passengers.

Official source: sdlegislature.gov →

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