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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.
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