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. Source: SL 1997, ch 239 , § 3.
Liability for damages
SDCL § 5-4-17 — under ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL AND PUBLIC LANDS.
SDCL § 5-4-17