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Code · South Dakota · Title 5 · Chapter 5-4

5-4-17. Liability for damages.

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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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