S.D. Admin. R. 12:68:03:10

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 12:68:03:10 - Emergency and emerging diseases

In the event of a serious emergency threat to the health of the animals of the state from within the state or from other states as determined by the board, the board shall consult with the Governor. If the Governor determines that the threat is an emergency, the board shall take any of the following actions upon approval of the Governor, including:

(1) Prohibiting any movement of animals into or within the state;

(2) Prohibiting any movement of vehicles, equipment, supplies, articles of any kind, or people from or to any facility or geographical area as determined by the board;

(3) Seizing animals and articles associated with animals, cleaning and disinfecting articles, destroying and disposing of any animal, diseased or healthy, or articles as necessary to reduce or eliminate any serious emergency threat to the health of the animals of the state;

(4) Cooperate with any federal, state, tribal, or local government or private entity to reduce or eliminate any serious emergency threat to the health of the animals of the state.

S.D. Admin. R. 12:68:03:10

28 SDR 19, effective 8/16/2001.

General Authority: SDCL 40-3-14, 40-5-8.6.

Law Implemented: SDCL 40-5-8, 40-5-8.2, 40-5-8.3, 40-5-8.6, 40-5-10, 40-5-18.