South Dakota statute

SDCL § 22-33-9.2 — Second degree arson--Felony

Current through text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Part of Chapter 33: Arson, South Dakota Codified Laws.

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Second degree arson

Full text of SDCL § 22-33-9.2

Statutory text current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of South Dakota.

SDCL § 22-33-9.2Primary source, current through the text effective June 30, 2026 (through the 2025 Regular Session)

Any person who starts a fire or causes an explosion with the intent to: (1) Destroy any unoccupied structure of another; or (2) Destroy or damage any property, whether his or her own or another's, to collect insurance for such loss; is guilty of second degree arson. Second degree arson is a Class 4 felony.

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Questions this section answers

Is second degree arson a felony or a misdemeanor in South Dakota?

Second degree arson is a Class 4 Felony in South Dakota under SDCL § 22-33-9.2.

Which South Dakota statute covers second degree arson?

Second degree arson is governed by SDCL § 22-33-9.2 (Second degree arson--Felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.