§ 40-1-1 Definition of terms
§ 40-1-2.3 Neglect, abandonment, or mistreatment of animal–Misdemeanor
§ 40-1-2.4 Cruelty to animals–Felony
§ 40-1-5 Impoundment of neglected, abandoned, mistreated, or cruelly treated animal–Expenses of care as lien–Warrant or court order
§ 40-1-5.1 Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal
§ 40-1-9 Instigation, permitting or viewing animal fight prohibited–Spectating asmisdemeanor
§ 40-1-10.1 Animal fighting exhibitions or for amusement or gain prohibited–Felony ormisdemeanor
§ 40-1-11 Entry by officer of place where animal fight conducted–Arrest of persons present
§ 40-1-11.1 Seizure of fighting animals and related paraphernalia–Disposition
§ 40-1-12 Allowing fatally injured or diseased animal to suffer needlessly prohibited–Violationas misdemeanor
§ 40-1-13 Euthanasia of fatally injured or diseased animal–Notice to euthanize–Violation asmisdemeanor
§ 40-1-14 Corporate responsibility for knowledge and acts of agents
§ 40-1-16 Regulated scientific experiments permitted–Inspection
§ 40-1-17 Exemptions from chapters 40-1 and 40-2
§ 40-1-20 Intentionally poisoning animal of another–Misdemeanor–Exceptions
§ 40-1-21 Killing, injuring, or mistreating animal of another as misdemeanor–Authorizedeuthanasia excepted
§ 40-1-23 Potentially dangerous animal–Enclosure–Accompaniment by owner or caretaker–Restraint–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 40-1-24 Authority of officer or agent to control dangerous animal–Seizure, impoundment, oreuthanasia authorized
§ 40-1-25 Administration and enforcement of provisions regarding livestock and dangerousanimals–Promulgation of rules
§ 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
§ 40-1-34 Disposition of impounded animals
§ 40-1-35 Contract to enforce livestock provisions
§ 40-1-36 Unattended animals in standing or parked vehicles–Authority to remove–Liabilityfor removal
§ 40-1-37 Use of weapons or tranquilizing agents to control dangerous animals
§ 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
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 40 > Chapter 1 - Cruelty Abuse and Injury to Animals

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • 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
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.