3-22-1. Public entity pool for liability established--Coverage provided--Effect on certain claims and defenses.
There is hereby established the South Dakota public entity pool for liability effective March 1, 1987. PEPL shall provide defense and liability coverage for any state entity or employee as provided for within the coverage document issued by PEPL. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require payment of a particular claim or class of claims, to create any cause of action, nor to waive or limit any immunity or legal defense otherwise available to any covered claim. Punitive damages may not be recovered pursuant to this chapter. No claim for indemnity or contribution by the United States, arising directly or indirectly from the acts or omissions of the South Dakota National Guard, its agents, officers, members, or employees, which is cognizable under the Federal Tort Claims Act may be prosecuted under this chapter.
Source: SL 1986, ch 413, §1; SL 1993, ch 46; SL 2010, ch 24, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 3 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 22 - Liability Coverage Program For Public Entities
Section 3-22-2 - Definition of terms.
Section 3-22-5 - Bureau of Administration powers.
Section 3-22-6 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 3-22-11 - Disposition or payment of claims.
Section 3-22-16 - Coverage year.
Section 3-22-18 - Liability pool not to be considered insurance or insurance company.
Section 3-22-20 - Federal antitrust laws--Direct state action.
Section 3-22-21 - Immunity of judicial officers and agents--Payment of legal costs.