Section 37-1-14.3 - Action by public or private party for equitable relief or damages--Treble damages. - South Dakota Statutes

37-1-14.3. Action by public or private party for equitable relief or damages--Treble damages. The state, a political subdivision, or any public agency injured in its business or property by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for appropriate injunctive or other equitable relief, damages sustained and, as determined by the court, taxable costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The trier of facts shall increase recovery under this section to three times the damages sustained. A person injured in his business or property by a violation of this chapter may bring an action for appropriate injunctive or other equitable relief, damages sustained and, as determined by the court, taxable costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The trier of facts shall increase recovery under this section to three times the damages sustained.

Source: SL 1977, ch 305, § 10.