10-56-4. Execution of distress warrant by sheriff.
The county treasurer shall issue and deliver the distress warrant in duplicate to the sheriff. The warrant shall constitute the sheriff's authority and he shall immediately proceed to execute the warrant and to collect the tax by seizure of the person's property in an amount sufficient to pay the tax, with any accrued penalty and interest, and all accruing costs, where the property may be found in the county.
Source: SL 1982, ch 107, ยง4.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 56 - Collection Of Delinquent Taxes
Section 10-56-1 - Taxes to which procedures apply.
Section 10-56-2 - Issuance of distress warrant by county treasurer on request.
Section 10-56-3 - Form of distress warrant.
Section 10-56-4 - Execution of distress warrant by sheriff.
Section 10-56-5 - Seizure of property--Exempt property.
Section 10-56-6 - Duty of sheriff to collect taxes--Failure to proceed deemed nonfeasance of office.
Section 10-56-7 - Proceedings against sheriff for nonfeasance of office.
Section 10-56-8 - Determination of liens--Procurement of assessment blank.
Section 10-56-9 - Seizure of property--Unencumbered property seized first.
Section 10-56-10 - Service of distress warrant--Notice of levy.
Section 10-56-11 - Sale of property which cannot be moved--Filing of notice of levy.
Section 10-56-12 - Sale of property seized--Time for sale--Notice of sale--Notice to encumbrancers.
Section 10-56-13 - Payment of tax before sale--Release of property to owner.
Section 10-56-14 - Sheriff's receipt for taxes--Issuance and filing--Issuance of regular receipt.
Section 10-56-15 - Sale of property at public auction to highest bidder--Transfer of title.
Section 10-56-16 - Adjournment of sale if no bidders.
Section 10-56-17 - Property not sold for want of bidders--Return.
Section 10-56-18 - Returns of sheriff on distress warrants--Contents of returns.
Section 10-56-19 - Amount collected turned over to county treasurer.
Section 10-56-20 - Balance due on tax after sheriff's collections--Remedies for collection.
Section 10-56-22 - Sheriff's Fees--Costs--Collection of taxes.
Section 10-56-23 - Fees, costs and mileage of sheriff--Certified list--Payment as claim.
Section 10-56-25 - Execution of distress warrant for licenses or tags.