Any action for recovery of damages for personal injury or death caused by the negligence of directors and officers of a nonprofit fire, ambulance, or search and rescue entity organized or incorporated in the State of South Dakota, or its employees and volunteers authorized by the nonprofit organization at the time of the alleged negligent act shall be commenced within two years from the occurrence of the accident causing the injury or death. This section applies whether such person is classified, unclassified, licensed, certified, permanent, temporary, compensated, or not compensated.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 20-9-44

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2013, ch 103, § 2.