An Act to prevent the enforcement of federal laws and directives related to firearms, accessories, and ammunition.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added to title 23:

No state agency, political subdivision, or any elected or appointed official or employee of this state or of a political subdivision may contract with or provide assistance to a federal agency or official with respect to the enforcement of a federal statute, regulation, or executive order, which imposes a prohibition, restriction, or requirement that does not exist under the laws of this state, and relates to the sale, transfer, ownership, or possession of:

(1) A firearm, or any component or accessory; or

(2) Ammunition, or any component or accessory.

Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to title 23:

Any elected or appointed official or employee of this state or of a political subdivision who knowingly violates section 1 of this Act is subject to:

(1) A civil penalty in the amount of $1000 for a first violation; and

(2) A Class 1 misdemeanor for a second or subsequent violation.

Any civil penalty collected by a court in accordance with this section must be deposited into the state general fund.

Section 3. That a NEW SECTION be added to title 23:

This Act does not apply to any contract requiring the provision of assistance in the enforcement of a federal statute, regulation, or executive order, if the contract was entered into before July 1, 2023.