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South Dakota Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (§§37-24-1, et seq.) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§37-24-6) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general; (§37-24-23) any individual (§37-24-31) |
| Remedies Available | False advertising Class 1 misdemeanor punishable criminally (§§22-41-10, 11); injunction (§37-24-28); civil penalty up to $2,000 (§37-24-27); actual damages (§37-24-31); court may make additional orders or judgments as necessary (§37-24-29); Class 2 misdemeanor (§37-24-6) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§32-15-33); violator is guilty of Class 1 misdemeanor; for second and subsequent violations violator is guilty of Class 6 felony |
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