SDCL § 31-26-21: Liability for damage for negligent construction or maintenance of line.

Nothing contained in § 31-26-19 or 31-26-20 shall be construed to exempt anyone owning or operating any telephone, telegraph, or electric line or underground cable 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 telephone, telegraph, or electric line or underground cable.