South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:68 - Disease control and meat inspection
Chapter 12:68:18 - Nondomestic animal control
Section 12:68:18:01.01 - Importing nondomestic animals for release to the wild

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 12:68:18:01.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

Any person desiring to import nondomestic mammals into South Dakota for release to the wild to become free roaming nondomestic mammals must comply with the following:

(1) Obtain an entry permit as described in § 12:68:18:03.03;

(2) Obtain a certificate of veterinary inspection issued by a licensed veterinarian in the state of origin.

The board may permit the entry of such animals after consulting with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks and after holding a public hearing and considering public opinion on issuance of such a permit and only after obtaining the approval for importing such animals from the Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. The provisions of § 12:68:18:03.05 do not apply to any animal imported and released pursuant to this section. The Animal Industry Board may exempt such importations by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks from the public hearing requirements of this section.

General Authority:40-3-14, 40-3-25.

Law Implemented:40-3-14, 40-14-2, 40-3-25.

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