South Dakota Statutes

§ 49-32-8 — Liability for negligence unaffected.

South Dakota § 49-32-8
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 49PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
Ch. 49-32TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH AND ELECTRIC LINES

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Text

Nothing contained in §§ 49-32-5 and 49-32-6 may be construed to exempt anyone owning or operating any telecommunications facilities, or electric lines in this state from liability for any damage or injury which anyone may sustain by reason of the faulty or negligent construction or maintenance of such telecommunications facilities, or electric lines.

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Legislative History

SDC 1939, § 13.1624; SL 1987, ch 345, § 91.

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