There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2011 South Dakota Code
Title 40 ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
Chapter 19. Brand Registration And Use
§40-19-21 Unlawful use of brand as misdemeanor.
SD Codified L § 40-19-21 (through 2011) What's This?
40-19-2.1. Placement of brand. Hot iron brands may be placed on the right or left shoulder, rib, or hip of cattle, on the right or left shoulder or hip of horses and mules, on the right or left jaw of horses, on the nose or jaw of sheep and on the rib or hip of buffalo. No brand may be recorded for ownership identification purposes on either the left or right jaw of cattle. No brand may be recorded on the ribs of horses or mules.
Source: SL 1987, ch 296, § 1; SL 1988, ch 328, § 20.
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