There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2006 South Dakota Code - 22-33-9.4 — Failure to control or report dangerous fire--Misdemeanor.
22-33-9.4. Failure to control or report dangerous fire--Misdemeanor. Any person who knows that a fire is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another and fails to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, if such person can do so without substantial risk to himself or herself, or to give a prompt fire alarm, if:
(1) Such person knows that he or she is
under an official, contractual, or other legal duty to prevent or
combat the fire; or
(2) The fire was started, albeit lawfully,
by or with the assent of himself or herself, or on property in his
or her custody or control;
is guilty of failure to control or report a dangerous fire. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
is guilty of failure to control or report a dangerous fire. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 89.
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