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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 34-18-42: Camping liability--Warning mandated.

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  1. TITLE 34. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
  2. CHAPTER 34-18. HEALTH REGULATION OF LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND CAMPGROUNDS

Every written contract entered into by a private campground owner or an employee or officer of a private campground owner must contain, in clearly readable print, the warning notice specified in this section. A warning sign must be posted at the entrance or registration desk of a private campground. The signs described in subdivision 34-18-41(4) and contracts described in this section must contain the following warning:

WARNING

Under South Dakota law, a private campground owner or an employee or officer of a private campground owner is not liable for an injury to or the death of a person or any property damage resulting from the inherent risks of camping.

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