40-1-25. Administration and enforcement of provisions regarding livestock and dangerous animals--Promulgation of rules.
The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter concerning cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other livestock. In addition, the board may address situations involving dangerous animals, including nonlivestock animals, under the provisions of §§40-1-23 and 40-1-24. The board may issue orders for the execution of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. The board may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, which may address cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other livestock and dangerous animals, and which shall include:
(1)Procedures for filing complaints;
(2)Reasons for and methods of euthanizing animals;
(3)Specific standards and accepted food, water, protection from the elements, sanitation facilities, and care;
(4)Procedures and methods for impoundment;
(5)Methods for transferring ownership of impounded animals;
(6)Methods of investigating reported inhumane treatment;
(7)Methods for contracting with law enforcement officers, humane societies, or others to serve as agents for the board;
(8)Methods for certifying the proper training for agents of the board;
(9)Procedures and criteria for the euthanasia of animals pursuant to §40-1-13; and
(10)Procedures for dealing with dangerous animals.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, §9; SL 1993, ch 306; SL 2014, ch 194, §18.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 01 - Cruelty Abuse And Injury To Animals
Section 40-1-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 40-1-2.3 - Neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment of animal--Misdemeanor.
Section 40-1-2.4 - Cruelty to animals--Felony.
Section 40-1-5.1 - Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.
Section 40-1-11 - Entry by officer of place where animal fight conducted--Arrest of persons present.
Section 40-1-11.1 - Seizure of fighting animals and related paraphernalia--Disposition.
Section 40-1-14 - Corporate responsibility for knowledge and acts of agents.
Section 40-1-16 - Regulated scientific experiments permitted--Inspection.
Section 40-1-17 - Exemptions from chapters 40-1 and 40-2.
Section 40-1-20 - Intentionally poisoning animal of another--Misdemeanor--Exceptions.
Section 40-1-28 - Inspection of premises authorized.
Section 40-1-29 - Investigation procedure.
Section 40-1-30 - Records of complaints--Public inspection.
Section 40-1-31 - Liability of officer or agent.
Section 40-1-32 - Liability of parent or guardian for violation by minor.
Section 40-1-34 - Disposition of impounded animals.
Section 40-1-35 - Contract to enforce livestock provisions.
Section 40-1-37 - Use of weapons or tranquilizing agents to control dangerous animals.
Section 40-1-38 - Harassment of service animal accompanying disabled person prohibited.
Section 40-1-39 - Rebuttable presumption of maliciousness.
Section 40-1-40 - Harassment defined--Malicious act defined.