40-14-10. Certification by veterinarian without inspection of animals as misdemeanor.
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any veterinarian to issue a certificate of veterinary inspection or test chart if the veterinarian has not properly inspected or tested the livestock to which it relates, in accordance with the statements in the certificate and the procedures indicated on the test chart, or to represent in the certificate or test chart that the veterinarian has inspected or tested any animal if the veterinarian has not personally and properly made the inspection or test.
Source: SDC 1939, §40.0309; SL 1977, ch 190, §488; SL 1990, ch 325, §233; SL 2013, ch 202, §149.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 14 - Importation Of Livestock
Section 40-14-1 - Restrictions on importation from quarantine areas outside state.
Section 40-14-3 - Notice and permit for importation of animals without certificate.
Section 40-14-5 - Continuing quarantine when imported animals found infected--Treatment.
Section 40-14-7 - Animals from Indian reservation treated as imported.
Section 40-14-8 - Saddle and work horses and mules exempt from requirements when in use.
Section 40-14-9 - Removal or release of animals shipped under false billing as misdemeanor.
Section 40-14-10 - Certification by veterinarian without inspection of animals as misdemeanor.