The abandonment of untreated logging slash in a timber harvesting operation consisting of ten acres or more is a public nuisance. Abandonment of untreated logging slash in a timber harvesting operation of ten acres or more is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Source: SL 1989, ch 187, § 2.