§ 41-20A-1 Division of Wildland Fire
§ 41-20A-2 State wildland fire coordinator–Qualifications and authority
§ 41-20A-3 Duties of state wildland fire coordinator
§ 41-20A-4 Promulgation of rules
§ 41-20A-5 Policies for protection of homes and other structures
§ 41-20A-6 Prevention and suppression of forest fires–Court action against person responsiblefor fires
§ 41-20A-7 Interference with forest service fire equipment as misdemeanor
§ 41-20A-8 State fire suppression special revenue fund
§ 41-20A-9 Payments from fund
§ 41-20A-10 Assistance in protection of forestland, woodland, shelterbelt, and rangeland–Collection of costs
§ 41-20A-11 Assistance in suppression of range fire within county–Reimbursement of expenses
§ 41-20A-12 Mutual aid agreements with fire suppression organizations

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 41 > Chapter 20A - Fire Prevention and Suppression

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  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
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