South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-9.1. False fire alarm causing serious bodily injury or death–Felony
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Any person who intentionally gives any false alarm of fire, by any means, is guilty of a Class 5 felony, if, as a result, any other person dies or sustains serious bodily injury.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-11-9.1
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1973, ch 150, § 2; SDCL Supp, § 34-35A-2; SL 1977, ch 190, § 96; SL 2005, ch 120, § 202.