40-15A-1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Animal Industry Board" or "board,' ' the Animal Industry Board of the State of South Dakota;
(2)"Licensed, accredited veterinarian," a veterinarian licensed by the state of livestock shipment origin to practice veterinary medicine within that state and accredited by the federal government for the purpose of issuing interstate certificates;
(3)"Livestock," cattle, sheep, horses, mules, swine, buffalo, and goats;
(4)Deleted by SL 2005, ch 220, §1.
(5)"Livestock dealer," any person engaged in the business of buying, selling, and dealing in livestock from producers or livestock auction markets for resale or shipment within or without the state or for resale in the local market;
(6)Deleted by SL 2005, ch 220, §1.
(7)"Packer," any firm conducting business involved in the slaughter or processing of meat or meat products if the firm is not subject to state inspection;
(8)"Stocker and feeder livestock," any livestock used for feeding or breeding purposes, except feeder pigs.
Source: SL 1972, ch 221, §1; SL 1975, ch 259, §1; SL 1985, ch 318, §1; SL 1990, ch 325, §276; SL 1991, ch 332, §1; SL 2002, ch 191, §5; SL 2005, ch 220, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 15A - Livestock Dealers Packers And Packer Buyers
Section 40-15A-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 40-15A-1.1 - License as dealer, packer, or packer buyer required--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 40-15A-2 - Auction agencies, farmers, ranchers, and livestock feeders exempt.
Section 40-15A-3 - Annual application for dealer's, packer's, or packer buyer's license--Contents.
Section 40-15A-4 - Fee for license--Duration of license.
Section 40-15A-6 - Time and place for hearing on application--Notice to livestock associations.
Section 40-15A-7 - License posted in place of business--Pocket card.
Section 40-15A-8 - Facilities provided by dealer--Unloading and inspection of livestock.
Section 40-15A-8.2 - Records required to be kept by licensees.
Section 40-15A-9 - Fees credited to general fund.
Section 40-15A-10 - Grounds for revocation or refusal of license.