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South Dakota Open Container Law (2026)
Restricted: Prohibited. No person may consume or possess an open/unsealed alcoholic beverage in a vehicle on a public highway; the original seal must be unbroken (Class 2 misdemeanor).
RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026
Prohibited. No person may consume or possess an open/unsealed alcoholic beverage in a vehicle on a public highway; the original seal must be unbroken (Class 2 misdemeanor). Applies to driver and passengers.
Official source: sdlegislature.gov →
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