The secretary may investigate and settle any claim or suit. The obligation to defend and defense costs terminate if the reimbursement limit provided for in SDCL 34A-13-28 is met by judgments or settlements for compensatory damages or cleanup costs reimbursed under chapter 74:32:03.
S.D. Admin. R. 74:32:06:03
General Authority: SDCL 34A-13-16, 34A-13-40, 34A-13-42.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-13-28.