South Dakota knife lawsLocal Knife-Law Preemption

South Dakota Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)

Conditional: No SD statute preempts local knife ordinances; the municipal (9-19-20) and county (7-18A-36) preemption laws cover only firearms and ammunition.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

No SD statute preempts local knife ordinances; the municipal (9-19-20) and county (7-18A-36) preemption laws cover only firearms and ammunition.

Official source: sdlegislature.gov

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