CHAPTER 226

(HB 1013)

Mutual aid agreements for fire suppression.


         ENTITLED, An Act to  authorize the Department of Agriculture to enter into mutual aid agreements with other fire suppression organizations.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

     Section  1.  That chapter 41-20 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     The Department of Agriculture may enter into mutual aid agreements with other fire suppression organizations and determine what costs these organizations would assume during an initial fire attack.

     Signed March 4, 2003.
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