(A) (1) It is unlawful to carry, wear or possess upon the person a concealable weapon in any place open to the public within the jurisdiction of the city.
(2) This provision shall not apply to individuals possessing a concealable weapon in their own dwelling house, place of business or land owned or rented by them or a member of their household. It further shall not apply with respect to handguns in the possession of an individual who has been licensed to carry the same in accordance with the laws of the state.
(B) It is unlawful to carry, wear or possess upon the person a concealable weapon on a premises licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages or beer. This provision shall not apply to the alcoholic beverage licensee or agents of such licensee in the course of employment.
(C) For purposes of this section, a CONCEALABLE WEAPON includes, but is not limited to, a club, sap, blackjack, brass or aluminum knuckles or any apparatus commonly utilized or designed principally for purposes of engaging in combat or in the martial arts. Sword canes, push daggers, boot knives, ice picks and straight razors are specifically included within this definition, and whether or not the item is in fact concealed is irrelevant to the prohibitions contained in this section.
(Prior Code, § M-3-4) Penalty, see § 131.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 9-29-1 and 9-29-2