For the purposes only of actions brought by the attorney general under § 37-24-23 or by state’s attorneys under § 37-24-24, the engaging in an act or practice declared to be unlawful by § 37-24-6 shall be prima facie evidence that the act or practice was engaged in knowingly and intentionally. This section shall not apply with respect to relief sought under § 37-24-29, to private actions brought under § 37-24-31, and to the imposition of civil penalties pursuant to §§ 37-24-26 and 37-24-27.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 37-24-8

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

Source: SL 1971, ch 218, § 2 (d); SL 1992, ch 278, § 3.

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