20-10A-1. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Agricultural food product,” any food product of agriculture or aquaculture that is sold or distributed in a form that will perish or decay beyond marketability within a period of time; and (2)”Disparagement,” dissemination in any manner to the public of any information that the disseminator […]
20-10A-2. Cause of action for damages. Any producer of perishable agricultural food products who suffers damage as a result of another person’s disparagement of any such perishable agricultural food product has a cause of action for damages and any other appropriate relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Source: SL 1994, ch 159, §2.
20-10A-3. Liability for damages. Any person who disparages a perishable agricultural food product with intent to harm the producer is liable to the producer for treble the damages so caused. Source: SL 1994, ch 159, §3.
20-10A-4. Limitation on actions for damages. Any civil action for damages for disparagement of perishable agricultural food products shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues. Source: SL 1994, ch 159, §4.
