49-34-19.1. Tampering with back flow preventer a misdemeanor.
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person without lawful authority to connect, disconnect, bypass, or tamper with a back flow preventer installed on a public water system. Nothing in this section affects the right of a water service company to recover any damages caused by the violation of this section.
Source: SL 1999, ch 228, ยง2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 49 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 34 - Electric, Gas, Water, Heating, Refrigeration And Street Railways Facilities And Service
Section 49-34-1 - Use of public way for transmission facilities.
Section 49-34-2 - Construction standards--Obstruction of travel--Repairs.
Section 49-34-3 - Contracts for central heating.
Section 49-34-4 - Acquiring property for accessory facilities--Procedure for condemnation.
Section 49-34-5 - Condemnation of parks or boulevards prohibited.
Section 49-34-8 - Extension of foreign facilities through state--Local taxation and regulation.
Section 49-34-9 - Power to borrow money and give security--Resolution of board of directors.
Section 49-34-10 - Foreclosure of security--Succession to rights and powers.
Section 49-34-11.1 - Public utility defined.
Section 49-34-13 - False meter readings as misdemeanor.
Section 49-34-14 - Overcharging--Civil fine.
Section 49-34-15 - Destruction of facilities as felony.
Section 49-34-16 - Unauthorized or fraudulent connection as misdemeanor--Civil liability unaffected.
Section 49-34-18 - Unauthorized use of service--Definitions.
Section 49-34-19.1 - Tampering with back flow preventer a misdemeanor.