South Dakota Statutes
§ 40-12-1 — Confinement of animals required in localities where rabies exists--Neglect as misdemeanor.
In localities where rabies exists, the Animal Industry Board may require that any animal deemed likely to spread such disease shall be muzzled, caged, tied, or confined in any manner that may be deemed necessary. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any owner or person in charge of any animal so ordered to be muzzled, caged, tied, or confined, to refuse or neglect to carry out such order.
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Legislative History
SDC 1939, § 40.0601; SL 1977, ch 190, § 481; SL 1990, ch 325, § 208.
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