§ 40-12-4 Definition of terms.

SD Codified L § 40-12-4 (2019) (N/A)
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40-12-4. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Department," the Department of Health;

(2) "Owner," any person who has a right of property in a pet, keeps or harbors a pet or who has it in his care or acts as its custodian, or permits a pet to remain on or about any premises occupied by him;

(3) "Pet," any dog, cat, or other species of carnivore kept for domestication or display.Source: SL 1988, ch 324, § 1; SL 1990, ch 325, § 210.