40-3-2. Composition of board--Appointment and terms of office--Vacancies.
The Animal Industry Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor. Any interested farm, commodity, livestock auction or livestock commission, or veterinary organization may submit nominations to the Governor from which appointments may be made. Each term is for a period of three years and until the successor is appointed and qualified. Any vacancy may be filled by appointment of the Governor for the balance of the unexpired term.
The terms of members begin on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Governor. The appointee's term expires on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment.
Any member's term ending June 30, 2013, or thereafter is extended to October thirtieth in the year the term is to expire.
Source: SDC 1939, §40.0101; SL 1953, ch 210; SL 1979, ch 266, §1; SL 1990, ch 325, §3; SL 2012, ch 16, §19; SL 2013, ch 176, §12.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 03 - State Animal Industry Board
Section 40-3-1 - Continuation of board--Statutory references to board.
Section 40-3-2 - Composition of board--Appointment and terms of office--Vacancies.
Section 40-3-3 - Qualifications of board members--Oath of office.
Section 40-3-4 - President and vice-president of board.
Section 40-3-5 - Appointment of executive secretary--Qualifications--Term of office.
Section 40-3-6 - Employment of other personnel by board.
Section 40-3-8 - Meetings of board.
Section 40-3-9 - Scope of responsibilities of board.
Section 40-3-10 - Poultry included in responsibility of board.
Section 40-3-11 - Executive secretary as state veterinarian--General duties and responsibilities.
Section 40-3-12 - State university veterinary diagnostic laboratory to assist board--Examinations.
Section 40-3-14 - Orders of board--Promulgation of rules.
Section 40-3-15 - Publication of bulletins by board.
Section 40-3-16 - Access to property and inspections by board.
Section 40-3-17 - Examination of witnesses by board--Administration of oaths--Subpoena power.
Section 40-3-18 - Fees and mileage of witnesses before board.
Section 40-3-19 - Enforcement of board orders by sheriff or law enforcement officer.
Section 40-3-20 - Disposition of fees collected.
Section 40-3-21 - Administrative expenses paid from appropriated funds.
Section 40-3-22 - Annual report to Governor.
Section 40-3-23 - Definitions.
Section 40-3-24 - Certain nondomestic mammals not allowed--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 40-3-25 - Promulgation of rules for bringing nondomestic mammals into state.
Section 40-3-29 - Promulgation of rules for implementation of identification programs.