The possession or control by any person of the raw skin of any protected fur-bearing animal, or any part of any protected fur-bearing animal, is prima facie evidence that the animal was the property of this state at the time it was caught, taken, or killed and that the animal was caught, taken, or killed in this state.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 41-14-19

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 25.0808; SL 2009, ch 206, § 76.