There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2011 South Dakota Code
Title 7 COUNTIES
Chapter 12. Sheriff
§7-12-29 Taking and holding animal suspected of being dangerous--Formal determination--Disposal of dangerous animal.
SD Codified L § 7-12-29 (through 2011) What's This?
7-12-29. Taking and holding animal suspected of being dangerous--Formal determination--Disposal of dangerous animal. The sheriff may take possession of any animal suspected of being dangerous. The sheriff may hold such animal until a formal determination can be made of the extent of the danger such animal poses. If the animal has attacked or bitten a human or an animal pet, the formal determination shall include consultation with the department of health for the purposes of rabies control. The sheriff may dispose of any animal so determined to be dangerous.
Source: SL 1988, ch 71.
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