South Dakota § 40-32-20 - Coloring matter mixed with products unfit for human consumption--Failure to comply as misdemeanor.
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§ 40-32-20. Coloring matter mixed with products unfit for human consumption--Failure to comply as misdemeanor.
The grader or the secretary's authorized representative, who is grading milk or milk products, shall thoroughly mix with any unlawful milk or milk products, as defined under this chapter or the regulations pertaining thereto, a harmless coloring matter as will render such milk or milk products unfit for human consumption. The failure to comply with this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1943, ch 9, § 7; SL 1957, ch 92, § 8; SDC Supp 1960, § 4.1908; SL 1991, ch 186, § 25; SL 1992, ch 289.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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