South Dakota § 40-1-5.1 - Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.
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§ 40-1-5.1. Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.
The owner or caretaker of an animal impounded or cared for pursuant to § 40-1-5 is liable for the expense of services rendered. The governing body of the county or municipality that has rendered such services may recover such sums for services pursuant to § 40-1-5 as it deems reasonable. The payment shall be on vouchers, as other claims against the county or municipality are paid. Expenses may be recovered in a civil action against the owner unless the expenses are paid within thirty days after notice and demand.
Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 16.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-1-5.1 ("Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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