49-32-17. Liability of violator.
If a violation of this chapter results in physical or electrical contact with any high voltage line, the violator is liable to the owner or operator of such high voltage line for all damage to such facilities and for any liability incurred by such owner or operator as a result of any such contact.
Source: SL 1987, ch 353.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 32 - Telephone, Telegraph And Electric Lines
Section 49-32-2 - Malicious destruction of equipment--Misdemeanor--Civil liability.
Section 49-32-3.1 - Required notice to telecommunications company--Planning meeting required.
Section 49-32-3.2 - "Wind collector system" defined.
Section 49-32-4 - Municipal regulation of movement of buildings or location of equipment.
Section 49-32-8 - Liability for negligence unaffected.
Section 49-32-10 - Overhead high voltage line safety--Definition of terms.
Section 49-32-16 - Activities exempt from high voltage safety requirements.
Section 49-32-17 - Liability of violator.
Section 49-32-18 - Electric transmission line defined.
Section 49-32-19 - Incumbent electric transmission owner defined.