3-22-17.Suits against state authorized only to extent coverage provided in coverage document.
Pursuant to S. D. Const., Art. III, §27, suits against the state are authorized only for a covered claim to the extent coverage is provided in the coverage document. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to otherwise waive or abrogate any immunity or defense available to any state entity or employee.
Source: SL 1986, ch 413, §18; SL 2010, ch 24, §13.
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.