37-32-14. Civil action by individual.
Any individual who claims to have been adversely affected by any act or practice declared to be unlawful by this chapter may bring a civil action for the recovery of twice the actual damages suffered or five hundred dollars, whichever is greater, as a result of such act or practice. In addition, the individual may collect the court costs and attorney fees expended to bring an action under this section.
Source: SL 1997, ch 223, ยง14.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 32 - Sweepstake Prizes
Section 37-32-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 37-32-2 - Payment not allowed as requirement to receive written prize notice.
Section 37-32-3 - Written prize notice--Contents.
Section 37-32-4 - Retail value and statement of odds.
Section 37-32-5 - Statement of shipping and handling fees.
Section 37-32-6 - Location and size of information in notice.
Section 37-32-7 - Name of sponsor on notice.
Section 37-32-8 - Limitations on solicitor or sponsor.
Section 37-32-9 - Sales presentations.
Section 37-32-10 - Prize unavailable.
Section 37-32-11 - Temporary or permanent injunction for violation.
Section 37-32-12 - Civil penalties for violation of injunction.
Section 37-32-13 - Civil penalties for intentional violation.
Section 37-32-14 - Civil action by individual.
Section 37-32-15 - Venue of action.
Section 37-32-16 - Conflict with other actions.