South Dakota § 34A-13-11 Recovery of expenses in civil action--Prima facie evidence of reasonable expenses--Disposition of recovered funds.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34A-13-11 — Recovery of expenses in civil action--Prima facie evidence of reasonable expenses--Disposition of recovered funds.

South Dakota § 34A-13-11

Title 34AENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Ch. 34A-11PETROLEUM INSPECTION AND RELEASE COMPENSATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34A-13-11 (2026).

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Any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the fund in taking a corrective action, including costs of investigating a release, third - party claims, administrative and legal expenses including attorney's fees for prosecuting any action, and defense costs including attorney's fees for any claims, may be recovered in a civil action in circuit court brought by the director against a covered party. The certification of expenses by an approved agent of the fund is prima facie evidence that the expenses are reasonable and necessary. Any expenses that are recovered under this section shall be deposited in the fund.

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Any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the fund in taking a corrective action, including costs of investigating a release, third - party claims, administrative and legal expenses including attorney's fees for prosecuting any action, and defense costs including attorney's fees for any claims, may be recovered in a civil action in circuit court brought by the director against a covered party. The certification of expenses by an approved agent of the fund is prima facie evidence that the expenses are reasonable and necessary. Any expenses that are recovered under this section shall be deposited in the fund.