S.D. Codified Laws § 22-33-9.3

Reckless burning or exploding--Felony

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case State v. Thomas (2011)

Most recently applied in State v. Rosales (February 2015)

Source: SL 2005, ch 120, § 88.

Any person who intentionally starts a fire or causes an explosion, whether on his or her own property or another's, and thereby recklessly:

(1) Places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury; or

(2) Places a building or occupied structure of another in danger of damage or destruction;

is guilty of reckless burning or exploding. Reckless burning or exploding is a Class 4 felony.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.