34-48-9. Civil liability for assistance--Immunity.
No person or public agency or covered entity may be held civilly liable for actions in requesting or providing assistance under this chapter except for acts of willful misconduct or gross negligence. Nothing in this chapter constitutes a waiver or abrogation of sovereign immunity or any statutory immunity.
Source: SL 2006, ch 189, ยง9.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 48 - Assistance Among Public Agencies And Emergency Management Entities
Section 34-48-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 34-48-3 - Oral or written requests to representative.
Section 34-48-4 - Provision of assistance.
Section 34-48-5 - Withdrawal of assistance.
Section 34-48-6 - Authority of personnel.
Section 34-48-7 - Reimbursement of expenses.
Section 34-48-8 - Ownership of and liability for assistance provided.
Section 34-48-9 - Civil liability for assistance--Immunity.
Section 34-48-10 - Coordination with chapters 1-24 and 34-48A.