South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 12 - Rabies Control
Section 40-12-1 - Confinement of animals required in localities where rabies exists--Neglect as misdemeanor.

40-12-1. Confinement of animals required in localities where rabies exists--Neglect as misdemeanor.
In localities where rabies exists, the Animal Industry Board may require that any animal deemed likely to spread such disease shall be muzzled, caged, tied, or confined in any manner that may be deemed necessary. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any owner or person in charge of any animal so ordered to be muzzled, caged, tied, or confined, to refuse or neglect to carry out such order.

Source: SDC 1939, §40.0601; SL 1977, ch 190, §481; SL 1990, ch 325, §208.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 40 - Animals and Livestock

Chapter 12 - Rabies Control

Section 40-12-1 - Confinement of animals required in localities where rabies exists--Neglect as misdemeanor.

Section 40-12-2 - Destruction of rabid animal required.

Section 40-12-4 - Definition of terms.

Section 40-12-5 - Confinement of pet after attack upon person--Violation as misdemeanor.

Section 40-12-6 - Confinement of pet bitten by animal suspected of having rabies--Violation as misdemeanor.