{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-40-1-5.1","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 40-1-5.1","heading":"Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.","body":"The owner or caretaker of an animal impounded or cared for pursuant to § 40-1-5 is liable for the expense of services rendered. The governing body of the county or municipality that has rendered such services may recover such sums for services pursuant to § 40-1-5 as it deems reasonable. The payment shall be on vouchers, as other claims against the county or municipality are paid. Expenses may be recovered in a civil action against the owner unless the expenses are paid within thirty days after notice and demand.","path":["TITLE 40. ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK","CHAPTER 40-1. CRUELTY, ABUSE AND INJURY TO ANIMALS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/40-1-5.1","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"528d281e1bc0bbb1a8f495f4aa7c83f64860e7caa18c182764063296eca2ae37","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-40-1-5","next":"us-sd/sdcl-40-1-6"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}