S.D. Codified Laws § 5-4-17

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-4-17 - Liability for damages

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.

SDCL 5-4-17

SL 1997, ch 239, § 3.