South Dakota Statutes

§ 40-1-24 — Authority of officer or agent to control dangerous animal--Seizure, impoundment, or euthanasia authorized.

South Dakota·Title 40 ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK·Ch. 40-1 CRUELTY, ABUSE AND INJURY TO ANIMALS
Any peace officer, officer or agent of a humane society, or agent of the board may use all necessary means to control a dangerous animal so as not to immediately jeopardize the health or safety of themselves or others. Any officer or agent of a humane society, agent of the board, or peace officer may enter, search, and investigate premises, take testimony from owner and witnesses and seize, impound, or euthanize a dangerous animal.

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Legislative History

SL 1991, ch 331, § 8.

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