22-33-9.4. Failure to control or report dangerous fire--Misdemeanor.
Any person who knows that a fire is endangering life or a substantial amount of property of another and fails to take reasonable measures to put out or control the fire, if such person can do so without substantial risk to himself or herself, or to give a prompt fire alarm, if:
(1)Such person knows that he or she is under an official, contractual, or other legal duty to prevent or combat the fire; or
(2)The fire was started, albeit lawfully, by or with the assent of himself or herself, or on property in his or her custody or control;
is guilty of failure to control or report a dangerous fire. Failure to control or report a dangerous fire is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 2005, ch 120, ยง89.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Section 22-33-9.1 - First degree arson--Felony.
Section 22-33-9.2 - Second degree arson--Felony.
Section 22-33-9.3 - Reckless burning or exploding--Felony.
Section 22-33-9.4 - Failure to control or report dangerous fire--Misdemeanor.
Section 22-33-9.5 - Occupied structure defined.
Section 22-33-10 - Burning within a structure where person is lawfully confined--Felony.