This chapter shall not be construed to relieve from or reduce the responsibility or liability of any party owning, operating, controlling, installing, altering, or repairing any electrical system or equipment for damages or injuries to persons or property nor shall the state nor any of its political subdivisions be held as assuming any liability by reason of any of the provisions of this chapter.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-16-36

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1963, ch 216, § 16.