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
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Bluebook
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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1997 SD 19 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 1997)
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(D. South Dakota, 2022)
Legislative History
SL 1996, ch 147, § 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 20-1-1
Obligation defined.§ 20-1-2
Origin of obligations.§ 20-10-2
Acts constituting deceit.§ 20-10A-1
Definition of terms.§ 20-10A-2
Cause of action for damages.§ 20-10A-3
Liability for damages.§ 20-10A-4
Limitation on actions for damages.§ 20-11-2
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 20-9-20, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/20-9-20.