South Dakota § 40-21-12.1 Hold on livestock on failure of person transporting livestock to establish ownership--Removal prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 40-21-12.1 — Hold on livestock on failure of person transporting livestock to establish ownership--Removal prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

South Dakota § 40-21-12.1

Title 40ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK

Ch. 40-21BRAND INSPECTION AND THEFT PREVENTION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 40-21-12.1 (2026).

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If the person transporting livestock out of the ownership inspection area as described in § 40-21-10 or 40-21-11 fails to establish ownership of any livestock, the board may hold the livestock. If a hold has been placed on the livestock, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for the person to remove the livestock from the ownership inspection area or sell the livestock before the board has cleared the hold for release. Any livestock hold continuing beyond sixty days shall be forwarded by the inspector to the board for review and final disposition, which may include clarification, settlement, or payment related to proper ownership.

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If the person transporting livestock out of the ownership inspection area as described in § 40-21-10 or 40-21-11 fails to establish ownership of any livestock, the board may hold the livestock. If a hold has been placed on the livestock, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for the person to remove the livestock from the ownership inspection area or sell the livestock before the board has cleared the hold for release. Any livestock hold continuing beyond sixty days shall be forwarded by the inspector to the board for review and final disposition, which may include clarification, settlement, or payment related to proper ownership.