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§ 40-1-5.1 Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal.

SD Codified L § 40-1-5.1 (2019) (N/A)
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40-1-5.1. Liability of owner or caretaker for impounded animal. The owner or caretaker of an animal impounded or cared for pursuant to § 40-1-5 is liable for the expense of services rendered. The governing body of the county or municipality that has rendered such services may recover such sums for services pursuant to § 40-1-5 as it deems reasonable. The payment shall be on vouchers, as other claims against the county or municipality are paid. Expenses may be recovered in a civil action against the owner unless the expenses are paid within thirty days after notice and demand.

Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 16.

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