40-3-17. Examination of witnesses by board–Administration of oaths–Subpoena power.
Any member or agent of the Animal Industry Board may examine, under oath, any person believed to possess knowledge of material facts concerning the existence or dissemination or danger of disease among animals, and, for such purpose, has all the powers vested in notaries public to administer oaths, to take depositions, and to compel witnesses to attend and testify.
Source: SDC 1939, §40.0105; SL 1990, ch 325, §18.