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South Dakota

Title 40 · Chapter 40-1
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40-1-1. Definition of terms.
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40-1-2. 40-1-2, 40-1-2.1. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 331, §§ 10, 11
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40-1-2.2. 40-1-2.2. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 2.
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40-1-2.3. Neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment of animal--Exception--Penalty.
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40-1-2.4. Cruelty to animals--Felony.
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40-1-2.5. 40-1-2.5, 40-1-2.6. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 5, 6.
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40-1-3. 40-1-3, 40-1-4. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 190, §§ 442, 443
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40-1-5. Impoundment of neglected, abandoned, mistreated, or cruelly treated animal--Expenses of care as lien--Warrant or court order.
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40-1-5.1. Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.
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40-1-6. 40-1-6, 40-1-7. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 331, §§ 12, 13
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40-1-8. 40-1-8. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 190, § 445
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40-1-9. 40-1-9, 40-1-10. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 8, 9.
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40-1-10.1. Animal fighting exhibitions or for amusement or gain prohibited--Felony or misdemeanor.
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40-1-11. Entry by officer of place where animal fight conducted--Arrest of persons present.
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40-1-11.1. Seizure of fighting animals and related paraphernalia--Disposition.
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40-1-12. Allowing fatally injured or diseased animal to suffer needlessly prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
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40-1-13. Euthanasia of fatally injured or diseased animal--Notice to euthanize--Violation as misdemeanor.
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40-1-14. Corporate responsibility for knowledge and acts of agents.
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40-1-15. 40-1-15. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 186, § 9
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40-1-16. Regulated scientific experiments permitted--Inspection.
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40-1-17. Exemptions from chapters 40-1 and 40-2.
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40-1-18. 40-1-18, 40-1-19. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 190, §§ 450, 451
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40-1-20. Intentionally poisoning animal of another--Misdemeanor--Exceptions.
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40-1-21. Killing, injuring, or mistreating animal of another as misdemeanor--Authorized euthanasia excepted.
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40-1-22. 40-1-22. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 331, § 33
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40-1-23. Potentially dangerous animal--Enclosure--Accompaniment by owner or caretaker--Restraint--Violation as misdemeanor.
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40-1-24. Authority of officer or agent to control dangerous animal--Seizure, impoundment, or euthanasia authorized.
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40-1-25. Administration and enforcement of provisions regarding livestock and dangerous animals--Promulgation of rules.
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40-1-26. 40-1-26, 40-1-27. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 19, 20.
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40-1-28. Inspection of premises authorized.
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40-1-29. Investigation procedure.
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40-1-30. Records of complaints--Public inspection.
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40-1-31. Liability of officer or agent.
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40-1-32. Liability of parent or guardian for violation by minor.
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40-1-33. 40-1-33. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 21.
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40-1-34. Disposition of impounded animals.
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40-1-35. Contract to enforce livestock provisions.
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40-1-36. Unattended animals in standing or parked vehicles--Authority to remove--Liability for removal.
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40-1-37. Use of weapons or tranquilizing agents to control dangerous animals.
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40-1-38. Harassment of service animal accompanying disabled person prohibited.
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40-1-39. Rebuttable presumption of maliciousness.
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40-1-40. Harassment defined--Malicious act defined.
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40-1-41. 40-1-41. Repealed by SL 2017, ch 182, § 1.
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