South Dakota § 34-42-2 - Approval required for sale--Use prohibited in certain structures.

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§ 34-42-2. Approval required for sale--Use prohibited in certain structures.

Approved portable oil-fueled heaters may be offered for sale, sold, and used in structures in this state except in places of assembly, educational, health care, multi-family dwellings, or detention occupancies as defined by the National Fire Protection Association's 101 Life Safety Code as in effect January 1, 1983. Portable oil-fueled heaters which are not approved may not be offered for sale, sold, or used in this state.

Source: SL 1983, ch 257, § 2.

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

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Section 34-42-2 ("Approval required for sale--Use prohibited in certain structures.") 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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