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Chapter 40-28

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 40-28

Damage by Animals Trespassing or Running at Large

40-28-1Permitting adult male animal to run at large as petty offense.40-28-2Castration lawful for adult male animal running at large--Liability for unauthorized castration.40-28-3Running at large defined.40-28-4Liability for trespass by livestock--Exception where fence inadequate.40-28-5Trespass liability not applicable to unfenced lands within national forests.40-28-6Notice to livestock owner of injury from trespass.40-28-7Retention of trespassing livestock until damages paid.40-28-8Notice to owner of seizure of trespassing animals.40-28-9Security given by owner for release of trespassing animals held for damages.40-28-10Livestock owner's bond to be approved by sheriff--Release of animals--Sheriff's fee.40-28-11Notice to sheriff when livestock owner fails to take up trespassing animals--Sheriff to take possession and care for animals.40-28-12Sheriff's lien for expenses.40-28-13Unauthorized taking of animal from person with lawful possession as misdemeanor.40-28-14Recovery of animals from sheriff by giving bond and paying costs.40-28-15Foreclosure of lien by sheriff's sale of animals--Service of notice on parties.40-28-16County reimbursement of sheriff for costs not recovered from sale--Recovery from owner of animals.40-28-17Actions by county and landowner for costs and damages--Application of proceeds of sale.40-28-18Civil action for damages from trespassing animals--Venue--Procedure.40-28-19RepealedRepealed 40-28-20Limitation of actions for damages.40-28-21Surplus proceeds of sale--Disposition.40-28-22Dismissal of action when defendant is not owner or person in charge of animals--Treatment as estrays.40-28-23Damages and expenses recovered by landowner.40-28-24Judgment against plaintiff when no damage sustained.40-28-25Judgment as lien on trespassing animals.40-28-26Exemptions limited to absolute exemptions.