Section 3-22-17 - Suits against state authorized only to extent coverage provided in coverage document

3-22-17.Suits against state authorized only to extent coverage provided in coverage document.Pursuant to S. D. Const., Art. III, §27, suits against the state are authorized only for a covered claim to the extent coverage is provided in the coverage document. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to otherwise waive or abrogate any immunity or defense available to any state entity or employee. Source: SL 1986, ch 413, §18; SL 2010, ch 24, §13.