It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to break, remove, or in any manner interfere with or molest any fire toolboxes or any fire tools, implements, or equipment furnished or located by the state or federal forest service upon any of the public lands or elsewhere within this state unless necessary to use in case of fire.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 41-20A-7

  • 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 196, § 26.