SDCL § 39-14-76: Warning in lieu of prosecution for minor violations.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the secretary of agriculture and natural resources or his representative to:

(1) Report for prosecution; or

(2) Institute seizure proceedings; or

(3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order,

as a result of minor violations of the chapter, or when he believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.