South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 43 - Inspection Warrants
Section 34-43-1 - Definition of inspection warrant.

34-43-1. Definition of inspection warrant.
An inspection warrant is a written order in the name of a county or municipality signed by a magistrate judge or circuit court judge, directed to a county or municipal official, commanding him to conduct any inspection required or authorized by state or local law or regulation relating to building, housing, fire, safety, plumbing, electrical, health, or zoning.

Source: SL 1986, ch 290, §1.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 34 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 43 - Inspection Warrants

Section 34-43-1 - Definition of inspection warrant.

Section 34-43-2 - Affidavit in support of warrant--Contents--Notice where prior consent refused.

Section 34-43-3 - Cause to issue warrant--Legislative or administrative standards satisfied or condition of nonconformity.

Section 34-43-4 - Examination of applicant and other witnesses by magistrate or judge.

Section 34-43-5 - Issuance of warrant by magistrate or judge--Description of premises, purpose, and limitations of inspection.

Section 34-43-6 - Duration of effectiveness of warrant--Extension or renewal--Return to magistrate or judge--Void after expiration.

Section 34-43-7 - Prohibited inspections--Exceptions.

Section 34-43-8 - Refusal to permit inspection by warrant as misdemeanor.