South Dakota Codified Laws 40-14-9. Removal or release of animals shipped under false billing as misdemeanor
It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to remove from the care or custody of any transportation company, without the consent of the Animal Industry Board, any animal that has been billed or represented as “steers” if such livestock are not steers, or any animal that has been falsely billed or falsely labeled, until the laws of this state and the regulations of the Animal Industry Board governing the inspection and testing of animals have been complied with. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to release any such animal from the custody of a transportation company without the consent of the board until the laws of this state and the rules of the board have been complied with.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 40-14-9
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SDC 1939, § 40.0304; SL 1977, ch 190, § 487; SL 1990, ch 325, § 232.