South Dakota § 20-9-17 - Liability for injury to persons or property or failure to exercise care in use of land for outdoor recreation or agritourism.
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§ 20-9-17. Liability for injury to persons or property or failure to exercise care in use of land for outdoor recreation or agritourism.
Sections 20-9-12 to 20-9-18, inclusive, may not be construed to create a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to persons or property, or relieve any person entering on or using the land of another for outdoor recreational activity from any obligation which the person may have in the absence of §§ 20-9-12 to 20-9-18, inclusive, to exercise care in the person's entry on or use of the land, or from the legal consequences of failure to employ such care.
Source: SL 1987, ch 158, § 6; SL 2010, ch 109, § 6; SL 2022, ch 57, § 6.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 20-9-17
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 20-9-17 cover?
Section 20-9-17 ("Liability for injury to persons or property or failure to exercise care in use of land for outdoor recreation or agritourism.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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