South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 38 - Protection Of Animal Facilities
Section 40-38-5 - Civil action by person damaged for three times amount of actual and consequential damages--Costs and attorney fees.

40-38-5. Civil action by person damaged for three times amount of actual and consequential damages--Costs and attorney fees.
Any person who has been damaged by reason of violation of this chapter may bring an action in the circuit court against the person causing the damage to recover an amount equal to three times all actual and consequential damages. Such person may also recover his court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Source: SL 1992, ch 291, §5.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 40 - Animals and Livestock

Chapter 38 - Protection Of Animal Facilities

Section 40-38-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 40-38-2 - Prohibited activities--Exemption for lawful activities of governmental agencies.

Section 40-38-3 - Entering or remaining in animal facility where entry forbidden or notice to depart received--"Notice" defined--Exemption for lawful activities of governmental agencies.

Section 40-38-4 - Violation of § 40-38-2 as misdemeanor or felony.

Section 40-38-5 - Civil action by person damaged for three times amount of actual and consequential damages--Costs and attorney fees.