34-20C-2. Liability for participation in drug market--Law enforcement agency participation.
Any person who knowingly participates in the illegal drug market within this state is liable for civil damages as provided in this chapter. Any law enforcement officer or agency or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency is not liable for participating in the illegal drug market if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation.
Source: SL 1997, ch 203, §3.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 20C - Civil Liability For Drug Dealers
Section 34-20C-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 34-20C-2 - Liability for participation in drug market--Law enforcement agency participation.
Section 34-20C-3 - Persons entitled to recover damages.
Section 34-20C-4 - Persons entitled to bring action.
Section 34-20C-5 - Persons from whom damages recoverable.
Section 34-20C-6 - Types of damages recoverable under § 34-20C-4.
Section 34-20C-7 - Restrictions on action for damages.
Section 34-20C-8 - Conditions giving rise to cause of action.
Section 34-20C-9 - Actual use of drug required.
Section 34-20C-10 - Types of damages recoverable under § 34-20C-8.
Section 34-20C-11 - Levels of participation in illegal drug market--Target communities.
Section 34-20C-12 - Joint actions.
Section 34-20C-13 - Comparative responsibility--Burden of proof.
Section 34-20C-14 - Right of contribution.
Section 34-20C-15 - Proof of participation in illegal drug market.
Section 34-20C-17 - Assets used to satisfy judgment.
Section 34-20C-18 - Cause of action--Statute of limitations tolled.
Section 34-20C-19 - Action stayed during criminal investigation or prosecution.