South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 09 - Unlawful Contracts
Section 53-9-8 - Contracts in restraint of trade void--Exceptions.

53-9-8. Contracts in restraint of trade void--Exceptions.
Any contract restraining exercise of a lawful profession, trade, or business is void to that extent, except as provided by §§53-9-9 to 53-9-12, inclusive.

Source: CivC 1877, §959; CL 1887, §3583; RCivC 1903, §1277; RC 1919, §898; SDC 1939, §10.0706; SL 2005, ch 254, §1.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 53 - Contracts

Chapter 09 - Unlawful Contracts

Section 53-9-1 - Contract provisions contrary to law, unlawful.

Section 53-9-2 - Gambling contracts void.

Section 53-9-3 - Contracts against public policy.

Section 53-9-4 - Penalties for nonperformance of contract void, exceptions.

Section 53-9-5 - Contracts fixing damages void, exception.

Section 53-9-6 - Restraints on legal proceedings void--Arbitration agreements and certain surety contract limitations enforceable.

Section 53-9-6.1 - Validation of contract limiting time for enforcement of rights under surety contracts.

Section 53-9-7 - Contract in restraint of marriage void.

Section 53-9-8 - Contracts in restraint of trade void--Exceptions.

Section 53-9-9 - Sale of good will--Seller's agreement with buyer to refrain from carrying on similar business, validity.

Section 53-9-10 - Dissolution of partnership--Agreement of partners to refrain from carrying on similar business, validity.

Section 53-9-11 - Employment contract--Limitation on competition.

Section 53-9-11.1 - Health care provider--Contract to restrict practice--Prohibition--Exception.

Section 53-9-12 - Contracts of independent contractor who is captive insurance agent--Covenants not to compete.

Section 53-9-13 - Coerce or compel an abortion--Contract void.