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SDCL § 5-4-17: Liability for damages.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 5. PUBLIC PROPERTY, PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS
- CHAPTER 5-4. ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LANDS
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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