The provisions of § 32-28-15 do not apply to any authorized emergency response employee who is using the system pursuant to such employment at a time when an emergency exists and there is a threat of immediate danger to life or property that reasonably requires the use of the system in order to protect the public peace or safety. Moreover, the provisions of § 32-28-15 do not apply to any person who is performing any authorized inspection, maintenance, or repair work on the system.
SDCL 32-28-16