40-5-1.1. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Animals," any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, crustacean, or fish, except humans;
(2)"Captive wild animals," any wild animal held in man-made confinement or physically altered to limit movement and facilitate capture;
(3)"Domestic animals," 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)"Exotic animals," any animal not occurring naturally in the United States either currently or historically;
(5)"Nondomestic animals," any animal that is not domestic;
(6)"Wild animals," any animal not in captivity, other than domestic animals;
(7)"Zoological animals," any animal in any zoo or intended to be used in a zoo.
Source: SL 1989, ch 349, §7; SL 1990, ch 325, §27; SL 2019, ch 182, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - Animals and Livestock
Chapter 05 - Control Of Contagious Diseases And Parasites In Livestock
Section 40-5-1 - Spread of disease germs or contamination of water as misdemeanor.
Section 40-5-1.1 - Definition of terms.
Section 40-5-5.1 - Rules concerning permits for importation of rams and testing for disease.
Section 40-5-7 - Contagious disease of any animal to be reported to board.
Section 40-5-8.6 - Authority to promulgate rules.
Section 40-5-9 - Board orders for suppression of disease--Killing of infected animals.
Section 40-5-10 - Orders of board--Signature.
Section 40-5-11 - Emergency quarantine orders effective immediately.
Section 40-5-12 - Publication of board orders--Effective date.
Section 40-5-13 - Violation of board quarantine as misdemeanor--Second violation as felony.
Section 40-5-14 - Person with notice of board order not permitted to question publication.
Section 40-5-15 - Disposal of carcasses subject to board order.
Section 40-5-16 - Burial or burning of carcasses by sheriff on board order--Access to premises.
Section 40-5-18 - Notice to governor of epidemic beyond board's control.