South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 29B - Fire Prevention
Section 34-29B-14 - Violation of fire marshal's order as misdemeanor--Evidence.

34-29B-14. Violation of fire marshal's order as misdemeanor--Evidence.
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to permit or maintain any situation, circumstances, or condition which is in violation of any order of the state fire marshal. It is also a Class 1 misdemeanor to disobey any provision of the order or to fail to comply with any written variation authorized by the state fire marshal. Proof of such unlawful condition or proof of the failure to obey such order is prima facie evidence that such act is that of the owner or other person in control of the premises.

Source: SL 1991, ch 283, ยง15.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 34 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 29B - Fire Prevention

Section 34-29B-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 34-29B-2 - Program for prevention, investigation, training, and education--Promulgation of rules.

Section 34-29B-3 - State fire marshal--Appointment and approval--Deputies.

Section 34-29B-4 - Inspection--Permission or warrant required--Credentials.

Section 34-29B-5 - Powers of fire official at the scene of a fire.

Section 34-29B-6 - Interference with, or disobedience of, fire official as misdemeanor.

Section 34-29B-7 - Impersonating official as misdemeanor.

Section 34-29B-8 - Fire marshal to investigate circumstances of fire or explosion.

Section 34-29B-9 - Written report to fire marshal.

Section 34-29B-10 - Periodic inspection of premises--Orders to enforce laws and regulations--Penalties.

Section 34-29B-11 - Fire marshal empowered to abate immediate fire hazards.

Section 34-29B-11.1 - Fire marshal may prohibit or restrict open burning.

Section 34-29B-12 - Review of fire marshal's actions--Appeal.

Section 34-29B-13 - Injunction for violation of chapter.

Section 34-29B-14 - Violation of fire marshal's order as misdemeanor--Evidence.

Section 34-29B-15 - Application for alternative--Documentation--Records--Deadline for denial of application.

Section 34-29B-16 - Notice of violation.

Section 34-29B-17 - Service of order or notice.

Section 34-29B-18 - Revocation, suspension, or denial of approval.

Section 34-29B-19 - Fire Marshal's Advisory Board--Members appointed by governor.

Section 34-29B-20 - Board member's term of office--Removal.

Section 34-29B-21 - Secretary of public safety as ex-officio chairman of board.

Section 34-29B-22 - Board to assist State Fire Marshal.

Section 34-29B-23 - Meetings of board--Time and place set by secretary of public safety.

Section 34-29B-24 - Effect of adoption of this chapter or repeal of other provisions on time limits imposed by existing laws.

Section 34-29B-25 - Standards of municipal regulations--More stringent requirements not prohibited.

Section 34-29B-26 - Effect of chapter on local zoning ordinances--Regulation of flammable or combustible liquid bulk plants.

Section 34-29B-27 - Municipal regulation of tank vehicles--Load and capacity of vehicles.