40-3-23. Definitions.
Terms used in this section and in §§40-3-24 to 40-3-26, inclusive, mean:
(1)"Animal," any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish, except humans;
(2)"Captive nondomestic animal," any nondomestic animal or hybrid thereof held in man-made confinement or physically altered to limit movement and facilitate capture;
(3)"Domestic animal," any animal that through long association with man, has been bred to a degree which has resulted in genetic changes affecting the temperament, color, conformation, or other attributes of the species to an extent that makes it unique and different from wild individuals of its kind;
(4)"Free-roaming animal," any animal not in captivity, other than a domestic animal; and
(5)"Nondomestic animal," any animal that is not domestic.
Source: SL 1993, ch 311, §1.
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.