Cruelty, Generally and Definitions
Title 9. Municipal Government. Chapter 9-29. General Police Powers and Violations.
Title 40. Animals and Livestock. Chapter 40-1. Cruelty, Abuse and Injury to Animals.
40-1-2.2. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 2
40-1-2.3. Neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment of animal--Misdemeanor
40-1-2.4. Cruelty to animals--Felony
40-1-2.5. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 5, 6. See Definitions section.
40-1-2.6. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 5, 6. See Definitions section.
Seizure and Impoundment of Mistreated Animals
40-1-5.1. Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal
Animal Fighting
40-1-9. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 8, 9
40-1-10. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 8, 9
40-1-10.1. Dog fighting and possession of dogs for fighting prohibited—Felony
40-1-11. Entry by officer of place where animal fight conducted--Arrest of persons present
40-1-11.1. Seizure of fighting dogs and related paraphernalia—Disposition
Diseased or Fatally Injured Animals
40-1-14. Corporate responsibility for knowledge and acts of agents
Exemptions
40-1-16. Scientific experiments not prohibited—Guidelines
40-1-17. Exemptions from chapters 40-1 and 40-2
Intentional Acts of Cruelty
40-1-20. Poisoning animal of another as misdemeanor
40-1-21. Killing or injuring animal of another as misdemeanor--Authorized euthanasia excepted
Dangerous Animal Provisions
Livestock Provisions
Neglect and Inhumane Treatment Provisions
40-1-26. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 19, 20
40-1-27. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 19, 20
40-1-28. Inspection of premises authorized
40-1-29. Investigation procedure
40-1-30. Records of complaints--Public inspection
40-1-31. Liability of officer or agent
40-1-32. Liability of parent or guardian for violation by minor
40-1-33. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 21
40-1-34. Disposition of impounded animals
40-1-35. Contract to enforce livestock provisions
40-1-37. Use of weapons or tranquilizing agents to control dangerous animals
Service Animal Provisions
40-1-38. Harassment of service animal accompanying disabled person prohibited
40-1-39. Rebuttable presumption of maliciousness
40-1-40. Harassment defined--Malicious act defined
40-1-41. Inspection of commercial breeding operation for dogs and cats - 40-1-41. Repealed by SL 2017, ch 182, § 1
Humane Societies
Chapter 40-2. Humane Societies.
40-2-2. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 23
40-2-3. Repealed by SL 2006, ch 211, § 6
40-2-4. Limitation on activities
40-2-5. Contract for animal control services
40-2-6. Animal control officers--Appointments--Judicial authorization
40-2-7. Enforcement by law enforcement officer or animal control officer--Powers
40-2-8. Animal care and control agency defined
40-2-9. Animal control officer defined
Depository of Living Animals - Requirement of "Kind Treatment"
Title 43. Property. Chapter 43-39. Deposit of Personal Property.
43-39-12. Depository of living animals--Food and shelter--Kind treatment
43-39-12.1. Abandonment of animal left with veterinarian--Notice to owner-- Disposition--Liability
Bestiality Provision
Title 22. Crimes. Chapter 22-22. Sex Offenses.
22-22-42. Bestiality--Acts constituting--Commission a felony
22-22-43. Sexual act with an animal defined--Proof
22-22-44. Provisions of § 22-22-42 not applicable to accepted practices
Title 9. Municipal Government. Chapter 9-29. General Police Powers and Violations.
Every municipality shall have power to prohibit and punish cruelty to animals.
Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art V, § 1, subdiv 58; RPolC 1903, § 1229, subdiv 58; SL 1913, ch 119, § 53, subdiv 58; RC 1919, § 6169 (39); SDC 1939, § 45.0201 (46).
Title 40. Animals and Livestock. Chapter 40-1. Cruelty, Abuse and Injury to Animals.
Terms used in chapters 40-1 and 40-2, mean:
(1) “Abandon,” to give up with the intent of never again regaining one's interests in, or rights to, an animal other than placing ownership with a responsible party;
(2) “Animal,” any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish, except humans;
(3) “Board,” the South Dakota Animal Industry Board;
(4) “Cruelty,” to intentionally, willfully, and maliciously inflict gross physical abuse on an animal that causes prolonged pain, that causes serious physical injury, or that results in the death of the animal;
(5) “Dangerous animal,” any animal that, by itself or by environmental circumstances, at the determination of the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any law enforcement officer, is a threat to the physical well-being of other owned animals or humans;
(6) “Humane killing,” to cause the death of an animal in a manner to limit the pain or suffering of the animal as much as reasonably possible under the circumstances;
(7) “Impound,” to take physical control and custody of an animal;
(8) “Livestock,” any agricultural or commercial animal owned, bred, or raised for profit, but not including dogs, cats, rabbits, or other household pets;
(9) “Mistreat,” to cause or permit the continuation of unjustifiable physical pain or suffering of an animal;
(10) “Neglect,” to fail to provide food, water, protection from the elements, adequate sanitation, adequate facilities, or care generally considered to be standard and accepted for an animal's health and well-being consistent with the species, breed, physical condition, and type of animal;
(11) “Proper enclosure,” a secure confinement in an enclosed or locked facility suitable to prevent a dangerous animal from escaping and to prevent any physical threat to the well-being of any other animal or human.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2201; SL 1991, ch 331, § 1; SL 2014, ch 194, § 1.
40-1-2, 40-1-2.1. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 331, §§ 10, 11
40-1-2.2. Mistreatment, torture, or cruelty of animals defined- Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 2
40-1-2.3. Neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment of animal--Misdemeanor
No person owning or responsible for the care of an animal may neglect, abandon, or mistreat the animal. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Credits
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 3; SL 2014, ch 194, § 3.
40-1-2.4. Cruelty to animals--Felony
No person may subject an animal to cruelty. A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
40-1-2.5. Dangerous animal defined 40-1-2.5, Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 5, 6. See Definitions section
40-1-2.6. Proper enclosure defined, 40-1-2.6. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 5, 6. See Definitions section
40-1-3, 40-1-4. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 190, §§ 442, 443
40-1-5. Impoundment of neglected, abandoned, mistreated, or cruelly treated animal--Expenses of care as lien--Warrant or court order
Any law enforcement officer, agent of the board, or agent or officer of any humane society finding an animal neglected, abandoned, mistreated, or subjected to cruelty, may, pursuant to a warrant or court order, cause the animal to be impounded and properly cared for, and the expenses of such impoundment or care constitute a lien on the animal to be paid before the animal may be lawfully recovered. However, a warrant or court order is not necessary for law enforcement officers if the animal is severely injured, severely diseased, or suffering and any delay in impounding the animal would continue to cause the animal extreme suffering or if other exigent circumstances exist. If any animal is impounded or subjected to other action under this section without a warrant or court order, the officer shall subsequently show cause for the impoundment or other action to the court, and the court shall issue an order ratifying the impoundment or action; or, if sufficient cause for the impoundment or action is not shown, the court shall order the return of the animal to the owner or other appropriate remedy.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2202; SL 1991, ch 331, § 15; SL 2006, ch 211, § 8; SL 2014, ch 194, § 7.
40-1-5.1. Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal
The owner or caretaker of an animal impounded or cared for pursuant to § 40- 1-5 is liable for the expense of services rendered. The governing body of the county or municipality that has rendered such services may recover such sums for services pursuant to § 40-1-5 as it deems reasonable. The payment shall be on vouchers, as other claims against the county or municipality are paid. Expenses may be recovered in a civil action against the owner unless the expenses are paid within thirty days after notice and demand.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 16.
40-1-6, 40-1-7. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 331, §§ 12, 13
40-1-8. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 190, § 445
40-1-9. Instigation, permitting or viewing animal fight prohibited-- Spectating as misdemeanor - Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 8, 9
40-1-10. Training of animal for exhibition of fighting prohibited - Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 8, 9
40-1-10.1. Dog fighting and possession of dogs for fighting prohibited-- Felony
No person may:
(1) Own, possess, keep, or train any animal with the intent to engage the animal in an exhibition of fighting with another animal;
(2) For amusement or gain cause any animal to fight with another animal or cause any animal to injure another animal; or
(3) Permit the activity prohibited by this section to be done on any premises under the person's charge or control, or aid, or abet any activity prohibited by this section.
A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to be present at any violation of subdivision (2) of this section as a spectator.
Credits
Source: SL 1985, ch 317, § 1; SL 1991, ch 331, § 23; SL 2014, ch 194, § 10.
40-1-11. Entry by officer of place where animal fight conducted--Arrest of persons present
Any law enforcement officer may enter any place where there is any sport or exhibition of the fighting of animals or where preparations are being made for such sport or exhibition, and without a warrant arrest any person there present.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2210; SL 1991, ch 331, § 24; SL 2014, ch 194, § 11.
40-1-11.1. Seizure of fighting dogs and related paraphernalia--Disposition
Any law enforcement officer making an arrest for a violation of § 40-1-10.1 shall take possession of all animals and all paraphernalia, implements, or other property or things used or employed, or about to be employed, in the violation of any of the provisions of § 40-1-10.1. The provisions of chapters 23A-35 and 23A-37 apply to the search and seizure of violations of § 40-1-10.1 and apply to the disposition of seized paraphernalia, implements, or other property or things used or employed, or about to be employed, in violation of § 40-1-10.1. For the purposes of this section, animals seized pursuant to a violation of § 40-1-10.1 are contraband and property of an illegal nature and may be destroyed pursuant to § 23A-37-9.
Credits
Source: SL 1985, ch 317, § 2; SL 2014, ch 194, § 12.
40-1-12. Allowing fatally injured or diseased animal to suffer needlessly prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
No person may keep any animal which is injured or diseased, past recovery, or unfit for any useful purpose and in suffering, or intentionally abandon to die any sick or disabled animal. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2206; SL 1977, ch 190, § 448; SL 1991, ch 186, § 7; SL 1991, ch 331, § 27.
40-1-13. Euthanasia of fatally injured or diseased animal--Notice to euthanize--Violation as misdemeanor
Any animal injured or diseased past recovery shall be euthanized within twelve hours in a manner prescribed in rule by the board, by the owner or person in possession of the animal, after having been notified by any law enforcement officer, any agent or officer of any humane society, or any agent of the board to euthanize the animal. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2206; SL 1991, ch 186, § 8; SL 1991, ch 331, , §§ 25, 27. SL 2014, ch 194, § 13.
40-1-14. Corporate responsibility for knowledge and acts of agents
For the purposes of §§ 40-1-1 to 40-1-17, inclusive, knowledge and acts of agents of, and persons employed by, any corporation in regard to animals transported, owned, or employed by or in custody of such corporation, shall be held to be the knowledge and acts of such corporation as well as such agents or employees.
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2201 (4).
40-1-15. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 186, § 9
40-1-16. Regulated scientific experiments permitted--Inspection
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to interfere with any properly conducted scientific experiments or investigations performed by personnel following guidelines, regulations, or requirements established by the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Any experiments or scientific investigation and facilities used under this section shall be open to inspection by the board.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2211; SL 1991, ch 331, § 28; SL 2014, ch 194, § 14.
40-1-17. Exemptions from chapters 40-1 and 40-2
Nothing in this chapter or chapter 40-2 may be construed to interfere with an animal under the direct and proper care of a licensed veterinarian or with persons engaged in standard and accepted agricultural pursuits or animal husbandry practices.
In addition, the following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter and chapter 40-2:
(1) Any usual and customary practice;
(a) In the production of food, feed, or fiber, including all aspects of the livestock industry;
(b) In the boarding, breeding, competition, exhibition, feeding, raising, service work, showing, training, transportation, and use of animals; or
(c) In the harvesting of animals for food or byproducts;
(2) Any humane killing of an animal;
(3) Any lawful hunting, trapping, fishing, or other activity authorized by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks;
(4) Any lawful pest, vermin, predator, and animal damage control, including the disposition of wild animals;
(5) Any reasonable action taken by a person for the destruction or control of an animal known to be dangerous, a threat, or injurious to life, limb, or property; and
(6) Any actions taken by personnel or agents of the board, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Department of Game, Fish and Parks, or the United States Department of Agriculture in the performance of duties as prescribed by law.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2211; SL 1991, ch 331, § 30; SL 2014, ch 194, § 15; SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 14, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
40-1-18, 40-1-19. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 190, §§ 450, 451
40-1-20. Poisoning animal of another as misdemeanor
Except as specifically provided for in this chapter, no person may intentionally administer poison to any animal that belongs to another, nor intentionally expose any poisonous substance so that it may be taken by an animal which belongs to another. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This section may not be construed to prevent euthanasia by a licensed veterinarian with proper authority from the animal's owner nor may it prevent acts of euthanasia authorized by this chapter. This section may not be construed to prevent animal control activities conducted by municipalities or counties.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1428; SL 1977, ch 190, § 452; SL 1991, ch 331, § 31.; SL 2014, ch 194, § 16.
40-1-21. Killing or injuring animal of another as misdemeanor--Authorized euthanasia excepted
No person may intentionally kill any animal of any age or value, the property of another, nor intentionally injure or mistreat any such animal. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This section may not be construed to prevent euthanasia by a licensed veterinarian with proper authority from the animal's owner nor may it prevent acts of euthanasia authorized by this chapter. This section may not be construed to prohibit euthanasia conducted by the municipality or under a municipality's animal control activities. This section may not be construed to prohibit activities conducted under chapter 40-34.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 13.1426; SL 1977, ch 190, § 453; SL 1991, ch 331, § 32; SL 2014, ch 194, § 17.
40-1-22. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 331, § 33
40-1-23. Potentially dangerous animal--Enclosure--Accompaniment by owner or caretaker--Restraint--Violation as misdemeanor
The owner or caretaker of a potentially dangerous animal shall keep such animal in a proper enclosure. If a potentially dangerous animal is not in a proper enclosure, it shall be directly accompanied by its owner or caretaker and confined or restrained in such a manner that, after investigation by the board, any peace officer, or any officer or agent of a humane society, it is not a dangerous animal. The ownership or possession of a dangerous animal in violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 7.
40-1-24. Authority of officer or agent to control dangerous animal--Seizure, impoundment, or euthanasia authorized
Any peace officer, officer or agent of a humane society, or agent of the board may use all necessary means to control a dangerous animal so as not to immediately jeopardize the health or safety of themselves or others. Any officer or agent of a humane society, agent of the board, or peace officer may enter, search, and investigate premises, take testimony from owner and witnesses and seize, impound, or euthanize a dangerous animal.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 8.
40-1-25. Administration and enforcement of provisions regarding livestock and dangerous animals--Promulgation of rules
The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter concerning cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other livestock. In addition, the board may address situations involving dangerous animals, including nonlivestock animals, under the provisions of §§ 40-1-23 and 40-1-24. The board may issue orders for the execution of the powers conferred upon it by this chapter. The board may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, which may address cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other livestock and dangerous animals, and which shall include:
(1) Procedures for filing complaints;
(2) Reasons for and methods of euthanizing animals;
(3) Specific standards and accepted food, water, protection from the elements, sanitation facilities, and care;
(4) Procedures and methods for impoundment;
(5) Methods for transferring ownership of impounded animals;
(6) Methods of investigating reported inhumane treatment;
(7) Methods for contracting with law enforcement officers, humane societies, or others to serve as agents for the board;
(8) Methods for certifying the proper training for agents of the board;
(9) Procedures and criteria for the euthanasia of animals pursuant to § 40-1-13; and
(10) Procedures for dealing with dangerous animals.
Credits
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 9; SL 1993, ch 306; SL 2014, ch 194, § 18.
40-1-26. Proper care for impounded animals--Livestock excepted Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 19, 20
40-1-27. Inhumane treatment as misdemeanor - 40-1-27. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, §§ 19, 20
40-1-28. Inspection of premises authorized
The board, any peace officer, or any agent or officer of a humane society may enter and inspect any premises necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 17.
40-1-29. Investigation procedure
The board, any peace officer, or any agent or officer of a humane society may administer oaths, take statements, access memoranda, papers, and other documents, articles, and instruments, and may compel the disclosure by witnesses of all facts known to them relative to the matters under investigation pursuant to § 40-1-28.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 18.
40-1-30. Records of complaints--Public inspection
Complaints of record made to the board, any peace officer, or any agent or officer of a humane society and results of investigations may be closed to public inspection except as provided by court order during investigatory and administrative process.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 19.
40-1-31. Liability of officer or agent
No agent of the board, peace officer, or agent or officer of a humane society may be held liable as a result of reasonable actions taken pursuant to this chapter.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 20.
40-1-32. Liability of parent or guardian for violation by minor
A parent or guardian is civilly liable for any violation of this chapter committed by a minor in their custody.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 26.
40-1-33. Noninterference with veterinarian or accepted agricultural pursuits - Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 21
40-1-34. Disposition of impounded 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.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 34.
40-1-35. Contract to enforce livestock provisions
The board may contract with a humane society incorporated pursuant to chapter 40-2 to enforce the provisions of this chapter concerning cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other livestock.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 35.
40-1-36. Unattended animals in standing or parked vehicles--Authority to remove--Liability for removal
No owner or caretaker may leave a dog, cat, or other small animal unattended in a standing or parked vehicle in a manner that endangers the health or safety of such animal. Reasonable force may be used to remove such animal by any peace officer or agent or officer of any humane society. No such person may be held civilly or criminally liable for any damage caused by removing such animal from a vehicle.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 37.
40-1-37. Use of weapons or tranquilizing agents to control dangerous animals
Any agent of the board, any peace officer, or any agent or officer of a humane society may use weapons, tranquilizing agents, or similar items in controlling dangerous animals, impounding animals, or handling animal problems if such use is in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 38.
40-1-38. Harassment of service animal accompanying disabled person prohibited
No person may maliciously beat, injure, attempt to injure, harass, intimidate, entice, distract, or otherwise interfere with any service animal accompanying a person with a disability if the service animal is being controlled by the person and the service animal is wearing a harness or other control device normally used for service animals accompanying or leading persons with disabilities. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1995, ch 234, § 1.
40-1-39. Rebuttable presumption of maliciousness
In a prosecution for a violation of § 40-1-38, evidence that the defendant initiated or continued conduct as described in § 40-1-38 after being requested to discontinue that conduct or similar conduct by a person with a disability being served or assisted by the service animal gives rise to a rebuttable presumption that the conduct was initiated or continued maliciously. A conviction and imposition of a sentence under §§ 40-1-38 to 40-1-40, inclusive, does not prevent a conviction and imposition of a sentence under any other applicable provision of law.
Source: SL 1995, ch 234, § 2.
40-1-40. Harassment defined--Malicious act defined
For purposes of §§ 40-1-38 to 40-1-40, inclusive, harass means to engage in any conduct directed toward a service animal that is likely to impede or interfere with the animal's performance of its duties or that places the person with a disability who is being served or assisted by the animal in danger of injury. For purposes of §§ 40-1-38 to 40-1-40, inclusive, maliciously means actions conducted with the intent to assault, beat, harass, or injure a service animal; actions conducted with the intent to impede or interfere with duties performed by a service animal; actions conducted with the intent to disturb, endanger, or cause emotional distress to a person being served or assisted by a service animal; actions conducted with knowledge that the actions will, or are likely to, harass or injure a service animal; actions conducted with knowledge that the actions will, or are likely to, impede or interfere with duties performed by a service animal; and actions conducted with the knowledge that the actions will, or are likely to, disturb, endanger, or cause emotional distress to a person with a disability being served or assisted by a service animal.
Source: SL 1995, ch 234, § 3.
40-1-41. Inspection of commercial breeding operation for dogs and cats - 40-1-41. Repealed by SL 2017, ch 182, § 1
Former Text:
A veterinarian licensed in the State of South Dakota shall be in attendance during any portion of an investigation of a commercial breeding operation that is conducted on the premises of the commercial breeding operation. For purposes of this section the term, commercial breeding operation, means any person engaged in the business of breeding dogs or cats who sells, exchanges, or leases dogs or cats in return for consideration or who offers to do so, whether or not the dogs or cats are bred, raised, trained, groomed, or boarded by the person. Any person who owns or harbors three or fewer unaltered dogs or cats for breeding purposes that are at least six months of age is not a commercial breeding operation. Any person who sells, exchanges, or leases thirty or fewer dogs or cats in a twelve-month period is not a commercial breeding operation if all such dogs or cats are sold, exchanged, or leased to a final owner rather than for later retail sale or brokered trading. Any person knowingly selling, exchanging, or leasing any dogs or cats for later retail sale or for brokered trading is a commercial breeding operation.
Source: SL 2006, ch 211, § 7.
Title 40. Animals and Livestock. Chapter 40-2. Humane Societies.
40-2-1. Incorporation of society--Number of incorporators--Authorization by county to exercise statutory privileges and authority
Any three or more citizens of this state organized pursuant to chapter 47-22 as a nonprofit corporation in this state, for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals, may avail themselves of the privileges of this chapter through an animal control officer subject to the limitations in §§ 40-2-6 and 40-2-7. The board of county commissioners in each county may grant authority to exercise the privileges and authority granted by this section to one or more qualified nonprofit corporations for a period of up to three years based upon ability to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
Credits
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.2203; SL 2006, ch 211, § 1; SL 2014, ch 194, § 22.
40-2-2. Bylaws of society--Matters covered Repealed by SL 2014, ch 194, § 23
40-2-3. Repealed by SL 2006, ch 211, § 6
40-2-4. Limitation on activities
Except as provided in chapter 40-1, the activities of any humane society incorporated pursuant to this chapter for the prevention of neglect, abandonment, mistreatment, or cruelty to animals, as provided in chapter 40-1 or this chapter, are limited to animals other than cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and other livestock.
Credits
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 39; SL 2014, ch 194, § 24.
40-2-5. Contract for animal control services
Nothing in chapter 40-1 or this chapter may prohibit any county or municipality from contracting with an incorporated society to provide animal control services, to enforce county or municipal ordinances or to enforce the provisions of chapter 40-1 within the jurisdiction of the county or municipality.
CREDIT(S)
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 41.
40-2-6. Animal control officers--Appointments--Judicial authorization
The board of directors of a humane society incorporated pursuant to § 40-2-1 may appoint society members to act as animal control officers. The appointment shall be in writing. The appointment is effective in a particular county only if an appointee obtains written authorization from a circuit court judge having jurisdiction in the county in which the appointee seeks to enforce this chapter or chapter 40-1. To obtain judicial authorization, an appointee seeking judicial authorization shall provide evidence satisfactory to the judge that the appointee has experience, education, or training that has prepared the appointee to assume the powers granted to animal control officers pursuant to § 40-2-7. The board of directors shall review appointments every three years and may revoke an appointment at any time by filing a certified revocation with the circuit court that approved the appointment. Any authorization may not exceed three years or trustee termination, whichever occurs first.
CREDIT(S)
Source: SL 2006, ch 211, § 2.
40-2-7. Enforcement by law enforcement officer or animal control officer--Powers
Any law enforcement agency may enforce the provisions of this chapter or chapter 40-1. An animal care and control agency may enforce the provisions of this chapter or chapter 40-1 in a county or municipality if the legislative authority of the county or municipality has entered into a contract with the agency to enforce the provisions of this chapter and chapter 40-1. An animal control officer enforcing this chapter or chapter 40-1 shall comply with the same constitutional and statutory restrictions concerning the execution of police powers imposed on a law enforcement officer who enforces this chapter, chapter 40-1, and other criminal laws. An animal control officer has the following enforcement powers when enforcing this chapter:
(1) The power to issue citations based on probable cause to offenders for misdemeanor and felony violations of this chapter or chapter 40-1;
(2) The power to request that a law enforcement officer arrest and take into custody any person the animal control officer has probable cause to believe has committed or is committing a violation of this chapter or chapter 40-1. An animal control officer may make an oral complaint to a prosecuting attorney or a law enforcement officer to initiate an arrest. The animal control officer causing the arrest shall file with the arresting agency a written complaint within twenty-four hours of the arrest, excluding Sundays and legal holidays, stating the alleged act or acts constituting a violation;
(3) The power to carry protective devices, other than firearms, for personal protection;
(4) The power to prepare affidavits in support of search warrants and to execute search warrants when accompanied by law enforcement officers to investigate violations of this chapter or chapter 40-1, and to seize evidence of those violations.
CREDIT(S)
Source: SL 2006, ch 211, § 3.
40-2-8. Animal care and control agency defined
For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 40-1, an animal care and control agency is any municipal or county animal control agency or authority authorized to enforce municipal or county ordinances regulating the care, control, licensing, or treatment of animals within the municipality or county, and any nonprofit corporation organized under § 40-2-1 that contracts with a municipality or county to enforce the municipal or county ordinances governing animal care and control.
CREDIT(S)
Source: SL 2006, ch 211, § 4.
40-2-9. Animal control officer defined
For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 40-1, an animal control officer is any person employed, contracted, or appointed pursuant to § 40-2-7 by an animal care and control agency or humane society to aid in the enforcement of ordinances or laws regulating the care and control of animals.
CREDIT(S)
Source: SL 2006, ch 211, § 5.
Title 43. Property. Chapter 43-39. Deposit of Personal Property.
43-39-12. Depository of living animals--Food and shelter--Kind treatment
A depository of living animals must provide them with suitable food and shelter and treat them kindly.
Source: CivC 1877, § 1046; CL 1887, § 3670; RCivC 1903, § 1365; RC 1919, § 982; SDC 1939, § 60.0102 (8).
43-39-12.1. Abandonment of animal left with veterinarian--Notice to owner-- Disposition--Liability
Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding, or other care, which remains unclaimed by its owner or owner's agent for a period of more than ten days after written notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, is given the owner or owner's agent at such person's last known address shall be considered to be abandoned and may be turned over to the nearest humane society or disposed of as the licensed veterinarian considers proper. The giving of notice to the owner or the owner's agent, of such animal by the licensed veterinarian as provided in this section shall relieve the licensed veterinarian in whose custody such animal has been placed from any liability for such disposal.
Source: SL 1986, ch 313, § 7.
Title 22. Crimes. Chapter 22-22. Sex Offenses.
22-22-42. Bestiality--Acts constituting--Commission a felony
No person, for the purpose of that person's sexual gratification, may:
(1) Engage in a sexual act with an animal; or
(2) Coerce any other person to engage in a sexual act with an animal; or
(3) Use any part of the person's body or an object to sexually stimulate an animal; or
(4) Videotape a person engaging in a sexual act with an animal; or
(5) Kill or physically abuse an animal.
Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of the crime of bestiality. Bestiality is a Class 6 felony. However, if the person has been previously convicted of a sex crime pursuant to § 22-24B-1, any subsequent violation of this section is a Class 5 felony.
Source: SL 2003, ch 127, § 1; SL 2005, ch 120, § 406.
22-22-43. Sexual act with an animal defined--Proof
For the purposes of § 22-22-42, the term, sexual act with an animal, means any act between a person and an animal involving direct physical contact between the genitals of one and the mouth or anus of the other, or direct physical contact between the genitals of one and the genitals of the other. A sexual act with an animal may be proved without evidence of penetration.
Credits
Source: SL 2003, ch 127, § 2.
22-22-44. Provisions of § 22-22-42 not applicable to accepted practices
The provisions of § 22-22-42 do not apply to or prohibit normal, ordinary, or accepted practices involved in animal husbandry, artificial insemination, or veterinary medicine.
Credits
Source: SL 2003, ch 127, § 3.