S.D. Codified Laws § 21-1-14
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Liability of issuer of bad check for collection costs--Costs included in restitution award
Official statutory text
Any person who violates § 22-30A-24 or 22-30A-25 is liable, pursuant to § 57A-3-420 , for damages for the reasonable costs and expenses of collecting the dishonored check. Such reasonable costs and expenses including any necessary service or handling charge paid by any merchant, shall be included in any award of restitution made by the court in any action for a violation of § 22-30A-24 or 22-30A-25 .
Source: SL 1983, ch 368, § 3; SL 1986, ch 171, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 139.
Source: SL 1983, ch 368, § 3; SL 1986, ch 171, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 139.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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