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§ 40-34-11 — Destruction by law enforcement officer of dog harming big game.

South Dakota § 40-34-11
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 40ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
Ch. 40-34DOG LICENSES AND REGULATION

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S.D. Codified Laws § 40-34-11 (2026).

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A law enforcement officer may destroy any dog found pursuing, injuring, or killing any big game animal on public lands.

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Legislative History

SL 1983, ch 291, § 1.

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