South Dakota Statutes
§ 40-12-4 — Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Department," the Department of Health;
(2)"Owner," any person who has a right of property in a pet, keeps or harbors a pet or who has it in his care or acts as its custodian, or permits a pet to remain on or about any premises occupied by him;
(3)"Pet," any dog, cat, or other species of carnivore kept for domestication or display.
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Legislative History
SL 1988, ch 324, § 1; SL 1990, ch 325, § 210.
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