This state or any municipality or other political subdivision of the state need not furnish any insurance or security as provided by §§ 62-5-1 to 62-5-5, inclusive, or §§ 62-5-10 to 62-5-12, inclusive, but may do so if it desires.

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Source: SL 1923, ch 311; SDC 1939, § 64.0106 (5); SL 1989, ch 453, § 8.