S.D. Codified Laws § 36-2-12
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Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies
Official statutory text
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be enjoined from further violations in the circuit courts of this state under the rules of civil procedure at the suit of the state's attorney of the county wherein the violations occurred or suit may be brought by any citizen of the state. The Board of Examiners shall be empowered to commence actions for injunctions for violation of this chapter as an alternate to criminal proceedings, and the commencement of one proceeding by the board constitutes an election.
Source: SL 1957, ch 121; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0321; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, § 4.
Source: SL 1957, ch 121; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0321; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, § 4.
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