South Dakota Statutes
§ 40-1-24 — Authority of officer or agent to control dangerous animal--Seizure, impoundment, or euthanasia authorized.
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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 40-1-1
Definition of terms.§ 40-1-13
Euthanasia of fatally injured or diseased animal--Notice to euthanize--Violation as misdemeanor.§ 40-1-15
Repealed§ 40-1-17
Exemptions from chapters§ 40-1-18
Repealed§ 40-1-2
Repealed§ 40-1-2.2
Repealed§ 40-1-2.4
Cruelty to animals--Felony.