South Dakota § 1-43-17 Good faith reporting--Immunity from liability.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 1-43-17 — Good faith reporting--Immunity from liability.

South Dakota § 1-43-17

Title 1STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT

Ch. 1-43DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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S.D. Codified Laws § 1-43-17 (2026).

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Good faith reporting or disclosure pursuant to §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive, does not constitute a libel or slander or violation of the right of privacy or privileged communication. Any person who in good faith complies with the reporting requirements of §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive, or any request that may be made by the Department of Health pursuant to §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive, is immune from civil and criminal liability for such action taken in compliance with the provisions of §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive.

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Good faith reporting or disclosure pursuant to §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive, does not constitute a libel or slander or violation of the right of privacy or privileged communication. Any person who in good faith complies with the reporting requirements of §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive, or any request that may be made by the Department of Health pursuant to §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive, is immune from civil and criminal liability for such action taken in compliance with the provisions of §§ 1-43-11 to 1-43-16 , inclusive.