South Dakota § 40-1-34 Disposition of impounded animals.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 40-1-34 — Disposition of impounded animals.

South Dakota·Title 40 ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK·Ch. 40-1 CRUELTY, ABUSE AND INJURY TO ANIMALS

An animal impounded under this chapter shall, within reasonable time at the direction of the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any peace officer be disposed of by:

(1)Returning to the owner or caretaker;

(2)Transferring ownership to a humane society as described in chapter 40-2 ;

(3)Euthanizing;

(4)Sold through public auction;

(5)Transferring ownership to a suitable caretaker or facility as prescribed in rule by the board; or (6) Any other disposition as determined by the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any peace officer in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to § 40-1-25 .

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An animal impounded under this chapter shall, within reasonable time at the direction of the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any peace officer be disposed of by: (1) Returning to the owner or caretaker; (2) Transferring ownership to a humane society as described in chapter 40-2 ; (3) Euthanizing; (4) Sold through public auction; (5) Transferring ownership to a suitable caretaker or facility as prescribed in rule by the board; or (6) Any other disposition as determined by the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any peace officer in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to § 40-1-25 .

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