For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE. Off or outside of the premises belonging to the owner or keeper of such dog and not under the control of such owner, possessor, or keeper, or the agent, servant, or member of his or her immediate family by means of a leash, cord, or chain not to exceed ten feet in length; provided that an unleashed dog off the owner’s premises shall not be deemed AT LARGE if he or she is under the immediate control of the owner or his or her agent.
DOG. Any member of the canine family, both male and female.
(Prior Code, § 2-1-1)
LEASH. A cord, thong, or chain not more than ten feet in length by which a dog is controlled by the person accompanying it. A dog in an automobile is considered to be on the owner’s property.
(Prior Code, § 2-2-10)
LIVESTOCK. Any animal which is raised for normal agricultural purpose; does not include rabbits, but does include, although not exclusively: hogs; cattle; sheep; horses; chickens; and the like.
(Prior Code, § 2-4-1)
OWNER. A person owning, keeping, or harboring a dog; the occupant of any premises to which a dog customarily returns is presumed to be the owner.
PREMISES. The dwelling house and outbuildings and the lot or tract of land on which the same are situated, and shall include an automobile or other vehicle in which the owner of the dog shall be an occupant, or of which he or she shall have control, or in which any dog shall be situated with the consent of the owner of the vehicle.
QUALIFIED PERSON. Any person granted a permit by the governing body of the city to vaccinate animals against rabies.
VACCINATION. The injection by a veterinarian or other qualified person of vaccine approved by, and administered in accordance with, the provisions of this chapter and the resolutions of the governing body of the city.
VETERINARIAN. Any licensed practitioner of veterinary medicine licensed to practice such profession in the state.
(Prior Code, § 2-1-1)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see SDCL §§ 2-14-4, 9-29-3, 9-29-12, 9-29-13, Chapter 40-28