Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the secretary of agriculture and natural resources or his representative to:

(1) Report for prosecution; or

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(2) Institute seizure proceedings; or

(3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order,

as a result of minor violations of the chapter, or when he believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.

Source: SL 1964, ch 5, § 12 (b); SDCL, § 39-14-35; SL 1970, ch 228, § 13 (2); SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.