South Dakota Statutes

§ 20-9-3 — Licensed medical practitioners immune from liability for emergency care.

South Dakota § 20-9-3
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 20PERSONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Ch. 20-8LIABILITY FOR TORTS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 20-9-3 (2026).

Text

No physician, surgeon, osteopath, physician assistant, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, licensed under the provisions of chapters 36-4 , 36-4A , and 36-9 , who in good faith renders, in this state, emergency care at the scene of the emergency, shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person rendering the emergency care.

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Legislative History

SL 1961, ch 137, § 1; SL 1963, ch 159, § 1; SL 1976, ch 152.

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