South Dakota § 40-1-1 Definition of terms.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 40-1-1 — Definition of terms.

South Dakota § 40-1-1

Title 40ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK

Ch. 40-1CRUELTY, ABUSE AND INJURY TO ANIMALS

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Terms used in chapters 40-1 and 40-2 , mean:

(1)"Abandon," to give up with the intent of never again regaining one's interests in, or rights to, an animal other than placing ownership with a responsible party;

(2)"Animal," any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish, except humans;

(3)"Board," the South Dakota Animal Industry Board;

(4)"Cruelty," to intentionally, willfully, and maliciously inflict gross physical abuse on an animal that causes prolonged pain, that causes serious physical injury, or that results in the death of the animal;

(5)"Dangerous animal," any animal that, by itself or by environmental circumstances, at the determination of the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any law enforcement officer, is a threat to the physical well-being

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Terms used in chapters 40-1 and 40-2 , mean: (1) "Abandon," to give up with the intent of never again regaining one's interests in, or rights to, an animal other than placing ownership with a responsible party; (2) "Animal," any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish, except humans; (3) "Board," the South Dakota Animal Industry Board; (4) "Cruelty," to intentionally, willfully, and maliciously inflict gross physical abuse on an animal that causes prolonged pain, that causes serious physical injury, or that results in the death of the animal; (5) "Dangerous animal," any animal that, by itself or by environmental circumstances, at the determination of the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any law enforcement officer, is a threat to the physical well-being of other owned animals or humans; (6) "Humane killing," to cause the death of an animal in a manner to limit the pain or suffering of the animal as much as reasonably possible under the circumstances; (7) "Impound," to take physical control and custody of an animal; (8) "Livestock," any agricultural or commercial animal owned, bred, or raised for profit, but not including dogs, cats, rabbits, or other household pets; (9) "Mistreat," to cause or permit the continuation of unjustifiable physical pain or suffering of an animal; (10) "Neglect," to fail to provide food, water, protection from the elements, adequate sanitation, adequate facilities, or care generally considered to be standard and accepted for an animal's health and well-being consistent with the species, breed, physical condition, and type of animal; (11) "Proper enclosure," a secure confinement in an enclosed or locked facility suitable to prevent a dangerous animal from escaping and to prevent any physical threat to the well-being of any other animal or human.