36-2-12. Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be enjoined from further violations in the circuit courts of this state under the rules of civil procedure at the suit of the state's attorney of the county wherein the violations occurred or suit may be brought by any citizen of the state. The Board of Examiners shall be empowered to commence actions for injunctions for violation of this chapter as an alternate to criminal proceedings, and the commencement of one proceeding by the board constitutes an election.
Source: SL 1957, ch 121; SDC Supp 1960, §27.0321; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, §4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 02 - Practitioners Of Healing Arts In General
Section 36-2-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 36-2-3 - Use of word "doctor" as evidence of practice--Basic science certificate required.
Section 36-2-4 - Legally qualified persons exempt.
Section 36-2-5 - Persons holding academic degrees exempt.
Section 36-2-6 - Psychoanalysts exempt.
Section 36-2-7 - Psychologists exempt.
Section 36-2-8 - Officers of armed forces and federal service exempt.
Section 36-2-9 - Consulting practitioners from other states exempt.
Section 36-2-10 - Religious practitioners exempt.
Section 36-2-12 - Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies.
Section 36-2-17 - Immunity from liability for furnishing records to patient.
Section 36-2-18 - Unaffiliated health care facility.
Section 36-2-20 - Assistance in birth if occurs other than in hospital or medical clinic.
Section 36-2-22 - Department authorized to issue rules for processing waiver requests--Scope--Fee.