34-29B-8. Fire marshal to investigate circumstances of fire or explosion.
The state fire marshal may investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire or explosions by which property has been destroyed or damaged and, attempt to determine whether the fire or explosion is the result of carelessness or design. The state fire marshal may take charge of the physical evidence, shall notify the proper authorities designated by law to pursue the investigation of such matters, and shall cooperate with the authorities in the collection of evidence and the prosecution of the case.
Source: SL 1991, ch 283, ยง8.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Section 34-29B-1 - Definition of terms.
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-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-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-25 - Standards of municipal regulations--More stringent requirements not prohibited.
Section 34-29B-27 - Municipal regulation of tank vehicles--Load and capacity of vehicles.