South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 40 > Chapter 34 – Dog Licenses and Regulation


§ 40-34-1	Killing of dog lawful when disturbing domestic animals
§ 40-34-2	Liability of owner for damages by dog disturbing domestic animals–Property subjectto execution–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 40-34-3	Joint liability of owners for damages by dogs in packs–Right of contribution amongdog owners
§ 40-34-4	Dogs at large declared nuisance by county commissioners–Abatement
§ 40-34-5	Running at large prohibited by county–County license or tax on dogs
§ 40-34-6	Graduated fee for county dog license
§ 40-34-8	Pound program–Animal control services defined
§ 40-34-9	Animal control program in counties–Impounding of animals–Contracts withmunicipalities
§ 40-34-10	Sources of funds for animal control program
§ 40-34-11	Destruction by law enforcement officer of dog harming big game
§ 40-34-12	Destruction by owner or tenant of dog harming big game
§ 40-34-13	Ownership of vicious dog as public nuisance
§ 40-34-14	Vicious dog defined
§ 40-34-15	Injury to person trespassing, teasing dog, or attempting to commit crime
§ 40-34-16	Ordinance specific as to breed of dog prohibited

Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
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
Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.