Any person who knowingly participates in the illegal drug market within this state is liable for civil damages as provided in this chapter. Any law enforcement officer or agency or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency is not liable for participating in the illegal drug market if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 34-20C-2

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1997, ch 203, § 3.