2014 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 40 - ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
Chapter 21 - Brand Inspection And Theft Prevention
§ 40-21-12.1 Hold on livestock on failure of person transporting livestock to establish ownership--Removal prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.
40-21-12.1. Hold on livestock on failure of person transporting livestock to establish ownership--Removal prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor. If the person transporting livestock out of the ownership inspection area as described in § 40-21-10 or 40-21-11 fails to establish ownership of any livestock, the board may hold the livestock. If a hold has been placed on the livestock, it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for the person to remove the livestock from the ownership inspection area or sell the livestock before the board has cleared the hold for release. Any livestock hold continuing beyond sixty days shall be forwarded by the inspector to the board for review and final disposition, which may include clarification, settlement, or payment related to proper ownership.
Source: SL 2008, ch 215, § 3.
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