# S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-8: Defense unavailing

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-8

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-8
- **Heading:** Defense unavailing
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 37 / Chapter 35A / Section 37-35A-8

## Text

It is not a defense to an action filed pursuant to this chapter that information was disclosed to a federal government entity, unless the disclosure or action was based on a good faith conclusion that the disclosure or action was required by federal law or regulation.

Source: SL 2025, ch 165, § 8.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-2 Private firearm and firearm owner list prohibited--Exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-3 Firearm discrimination by financial institutions--Merchant code requirement prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-4 Firearm discrimination by financial institutions--Discrimination generally prohibited](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-5 Investigation--Notice--Cessation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-6 Petition to investigate--Private right of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-7 Civil action--Injunction--Damages--Attorney’s fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 37-35A-8 Defense unavailing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T37_C35A_S37-35A-8.md)

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