The director of equalization shall annually conduct a county livestock census if the county is a member of a predator control district. The board of county commissioners may require a county livestock census if there is significant interest in the formation of a predator control district. In conducting the county livestock census, the director of equalization may proceed in such manner and utilize such forms as may be approved by the board of county commissioners to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The director of equalization may restrict the livestock census to sheep only or cattle only as may be appropriate.
SDCL 40-37-1.1