South Dakota § 34A-8-1 - Definition of terms.
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§ 34A-8-1. Definition of terms.
Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:
(1) "Endangered species," any species of wildlife or plants which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range other than a species of insects determined by the Game, Fish and Parks Commission or the secretary of the United States Department of Interior to constitute a pest whose protection under this chapter would present an overwhelming and overriding risk to man;
(2) "Nongame species," any wildlife species not legally classified a game species, fur-bearer, threatened species, or as endangered by statute or regulations of this state;
(3) "Threatened species," any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range;
(4) "Wildlife," any nondomesticated animal, whether reared in captivity or not, and includes any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, or the dead body or parts thereof.
Source: SL 1977, ch 335, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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