Any person who intentionally starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his or her own property or another’s, and thereby recklessly:

(1) Places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury; or

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 4 felonyup to 10 yearsup to $20,000
For details, see § 22-6-1

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 22-33-9.3

(2) Places a building or occupied structure of another in danger of damage or destruction;

is guilty of reckless burning or exploding. Reckless burning or exploding is a Class 4 felony.

Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 88.