South Dakota § 13-25-5 - School building access for inspection--Aid and assistance by school officials.

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§ 13-25-5. School building access for inspection--Aid and assistance by school officials.

Representatives of the State Fire Marshal may enter any such building at any reasonable hour to make such inspection. All school boards, school governing bodies, officials, and employees shall afford such representatives free access to every part of the premises, and render all aid and assistance necessary to enable them to make a thorough and complete examination of the premises.

Source: SL 1959, ch 217, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 31.04C02(1); SL 1975, ch 128, § 161; SL 1991, ch 139, § 4; SL 2004, ch 17, § 19.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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