In localities where rabies exists, the Animal Industry Board may require that any animal deemed likely to spread such disease shall be muzzled, caged, tied, or confined in any manner that may be deemed necessary. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any owner or person in charge of any animal so ordered to be muzzled, caged, tied, or confined, to refuse or neglect to carry out such order.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 40-12-1

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SDC 1939, § 40.0601; SL 1977, ch 190, § 481; SL 1990, ch 325, § 208.