South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 29 - Uniform Trade Secrets Act
Section 37-29-11 - Time of taking effect.

37-29-11. Time of taking effect.
This chapter takes effect on July 1, 1988, and does not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to the effective date. With respect to a continuing misappropriation that began prior to the effective date, this chapter also does not apply to the continuing misappropriation that occurs after the effective date.

Source: SL 1988, ch 354, ยง10.