{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-40-1-34","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 40-1-34","heading":"Disposition of impounded animals.","body":"An animal impounded under this chapter shall, within reasonable time at the direction of the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any peace officer be disposed of by:\n(1) Returning to the owner or caretaker;\n(2) Transferring ownership to a humane society as described in chapter 40-2;\n(3) Euthanizing;\n(4) Sold through public auction;\n(5) Transferring ownership to a suitable caretaker or facility as prescribed in rule by the board; or\n(6) Any other disposition as determined by the board, any agent or officer of a humane society, or any peace officer in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to § 40-1-25.","path":["TITLE 40. ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK","CHAPTER 40-1. CRUELTY, ABUSE AND INJURY TO ANIMALS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/40-1-34","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"cf61e79271d69743e6d4de8576bfd475c4b2d9b38dbd61cabc18e17dcbeb1364","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-40-1-33","next":"us-sd/sdcl-40-1-35"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}