South Dakota Statutes
§ 5-4-17 — Liability for damages.
South Dakota § 5-4-17
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 5PUBLIC PROPERTY, PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS
Ch. 5-4ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LANDS
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 5-4-17 (2026).
Text
Anyone engaging in any of the activities prohibited by § 5-4-15 , 5-4-16 , or 34-35-9 is liable for all damages caused by the fire and all fire suppression and extinguishment costs. Criminal prosecution is not a prerequisite to liability for damages or for fire suppression and extinguishment cost.
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Legislative History
SL 1997, ch 239, § 3.
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