South Dakota § 39-5-16 - Ante-mortem inspection of livestock.
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§ 39-5-16. Ante-mortem inspection of livestock.
For the purpose of preventing the entry into or movement in intrastate commerce of any livestock carcass, part thereof, or meat food product which is adulterated and is capable of use as human food, the secretary of the Animal Industry Board shall cause ante-mortem inspection to be made of all livestock intended for slaughter in any establishment in this state where livestock are slaughtered solely for such commerce.
Source: SL 1968, ch 158, § 3 (a).
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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