If the board considers that circumstances warrant, the board shall obtain from the court having jurisdiction an order to transfer ownership of an animal impounded under SDCL chapter 40-1 to a suitable caretaker or facility. Ownership of an impounded animal, after at least five days, may be transferred in the manner the board determines most expedient so as to prevent inhumane treatment or threat to the physical well-being of other owned animals or humans.
S.D. Admin. R. 12:68:20:06
General Authority: SDCL 40-1-25.
Law Implemented: SDCL 40-1-25, 40-1-34.