South Dakota Statutes

§ 20-9-20 — Political subdivisions and employees not obligated to keep land safe for entry or use--Exceptions.

South Dakota § 20-9-20
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 20PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Ch. 20-8LIABILITY FOR TORTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 20-9-20 (2026).

Text

Except as provided in § 20-9-22 , any political subdivision of South Dakota, and its employees acting within the scope of their duties owe no duty of care to keep the land safe for entry or use by others for outdoor recreational purposes, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on the land to persons entering the land for outdoor recreational purposes.

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Legislative History

SL 1996, ch 147, § 2.

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