Section 39-18-53 – Citation of chapter.
39-18-53. Citation of chapter. This chapter shall be known as the “South Dakota Animal Remedies Law of 1966.” Source: SL 1966, ch 8, §1.
Section 39-18-49 – Report of violations to prosecuting authorities.
39-18-49. Report of violations to prosecuting authorities. The secretary of agriculture and natural resources shall report violations of this chapter to the proper prosecuting authorities. Source: SL 1966, ch 8, §14 (b); SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. 19, 2021.
Section 39-18-50 – Report for prosecution required for minor violations–Warning notice.
39-18-50. Report for prosecution required for minor violations–Warning notice. Section 39-18-49 does not require the secretary of agriculture and natural resources to report, for the institution of prosecution under this chapter, minor violations of this chapter if he believes the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a suitable written notice of […]
Section 39-18-51 – Prosecution of violations reported–Opportunity to present views before report for prosecution.
39-18-51. Prosecution of violations reported–Opportunity to present views before report for prosecution. Each state, county, or city attorney to whom the secretary of agriculture and natural resources reports any violation of this chapter, shall institute appropriate proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction without delay. Before any such violation is reported to any such attorney […]
Section 39-18-52 – Severability of provisions.
39-18-52. Severability of provisions. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this chapter shall for any reason be judged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof directly involved […]
Section 39-18-37 – Violation of chapter or rules and regulations as misdemeanor.
39-18-37. Violation of chapter or rules and regulations as misdemeanor. A violation of this chapter or of any administrative rule issued pursuant thereto is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1929, ch 238, §12; SDC 1939, §22.9917; SL 1964, ch 6, §7; SL 1966, ch 8, §14 (a); SL 1977, ch 190, §415.
Section 39-18-38 – Investigations pertinent to enforcement.
39-18-38. Investigations pertinent to enforcement. The secretary of agriculture and natural resources shall make all necessary investigations pertinent to the enforcement of this chapter. Source: SL 1929, ch 238, §13; SDC 1939, §22.1001; SL 1964, ch 6, §1; SL 1966, ch 8, §8 (a); SL 2021, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 21-3), § 51, eff. Apr. […]
Section 39-18-39 – Access of departmental personnel to premises.
39-18-39. Access of departmental personnel to premises. The secretary of agriculture and natural resources or his agent shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any establishment in which animal remedies are manufactured, processed, packed, sold, or offered for sale, to inspect such premises and to determine whether the provisions of this chapter are […]
Section 39-18-40 – Procurement and analysis of samples–Official analysis as sole guide for administrative determinations.
39-18-40. Procurement and analysis of samples–Official analysis as sole guide for administrative determinations. The secretary of agriculture and natural resources or his agent may secure samples or specimens of any animal remedy after paying or offering to pay for them, and he shall make an examination or analysis of such samples to determine whether the […]
Section 39-18-41 – Refusal of inspection or sample prohibited.
39-18-41. Refusal of inspection or sample prohibited. No person shall refuse to permit entry or inspection, or to permit the acquisition of a sample or specimen of an animal remedy, as authorized by §§39-18-39 and 39-18-40. Source: SL 1966, ch 8, §10 (e).