Section 23A-28-13 - Unlawful taking of money from store or mercantile establishment. - South Dakota Statutes

23A-28-13. Unlawful taking of money from store or mercantile establishment. Any adult or emancipated minor as defined in § 25-5-24 or the parents or guardian of any unemancipated minor, or any employee of any store or mercantile establishment who takes possession of any money belonging to the store or other mercantile establishment without the consent of the owner and with the intention of converting the money to the person's own use is liable to the owner for the amount taken. In addition, the merchant is entitled to the amount of money taken, or fifty dollars, whichever is greater, and attorney fees and costs.

Source: SL 1994, ch 179, § 2.