South Dakota § 34-45-17 - Immunity from liability.
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§ 34-45-17. Immunity from liability.
The 911 emergency reporting system provided by this chapter is within the governmental powers and authority of the governing body or public agency. In contracting for the 911 emergency reporting system or the provisioning of the 911 service, except for willful or wanton negligence or intentional acts, the board, the governing body, the public agency, the service provider, the prepaid wireless service provider, the prepaid wireless service seller, and the service supplier, their employees and agents, are immune from liability for a failure in the use or operation of the 911 system. The immunity provided by this section does not extend to the installation or maintenance of the 911 system.
Source: SL 1992, ch 253; SL 2008, ch 176, § 13; SL 2010, ch 179, § 3; SL 2012, ch 188, § 17.
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What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 34-45-17 cover?
Section 34-45-17 ("Immunity from liability.") 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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