Section 21-60-1 – Destruction of field crops, animals, or organisms prohibited–Liability–Exceptions.
21-60-1. Destruction of field crops, animals, or organisms prohibited–Liability–Exceptions. No person other than the owner may, willfully and knowingly, damage or destroy any field crop, animal, or organism product that is grown for personal or commercial purposes, or for testing or research purposes, in the context of a product development program in conjunction or coordination […]
Section 21-60-2 – Calculation of damages.
21-60-2. Calculation of damages. In awarding damages under this chapter, the court shall consider the market value of the crop, animal, or organism prior to damage or destruction, and production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, or organism that has been damaged or destroyed as part of the value. […]
Section 21-60-3 – Limitation on damages.
21-60-3. Limitation on damages. Damages available under this chapter are limited to twice the market value of the crop, animal, or organism prior to damage or destruction plus twice the actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement, and development costs directly related to the crop, animal, or organism that has been damaged or destroyed. Source: […]