If the existence of the nuisance be established in an action as provided in § 21-10-11, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment in the case, which order shall direct the removal from the building or place of all fixtures, furniture, musical instruments, or movable property used in conducting the nuisance, and shall direct the sale thereof in the manner provided for the sale of chattels under execution, and the effectual closing of the building or place against its use for any purpose, and so keeping it closed for a period of one year, unless sooner released. If any person shall break and enter or use a building, erection, or place so directed to be closed, he shall be punished as for contempt as provided in § 21-10-20.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 21-10-17

Source: SL 1913, ch 123, § 5; RC 1919, § 2082; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.4805.