Full Statute Name:  South Dakota Codified Laws. Title 41. Game, Fish, Parks and Forestry. Chapter 41-1. Definitions and General Provisions. SDCL § 41-1-12. Euthanasia of animal injured in motor vehicle accident.

Share |
Primary Citation:  SDCL § 41-1-12 - 13 Country of Origin:  United States Last Checked:  January, 2024 Alternate Citation:  SD ST § 41-1-12 - 13 Date Adopted:  2013 Historical: 
Summary: Any person who has seriously injured a wildlife animal or who comes upon a wildlife animal that has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident may euthanize the animal if that person has the means, skill, and will to euthanize humanely.

§ 41-1-12. Euthanasia of animal injured in motor vehicle

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who has seriously injured a wildlife animal in a motor vehicle accident or any person who comes upon a wildlife animal that has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident may euthanize the seriously injured animal so that it will not suffer needlessly if that person has the means, skill, and will to euthanize the animal humanely.

Credits

Source: SL 2013, ch 207, § 1.

 

41-1-13. Report of euthanasia to department

Any person who euthanizes a wildlife animal pursuant to § 41-1-12 shall report the event to the Department of Game, Fish and Parks or any conservation office within twenty-four hours.

Credits

Source: SL 2013, ch 207, § 2.
Share |