Section 40-8-7 - Quarantine effective until release--Civil liability for damage from escape.

40-8-7. Quarantine effective until release--Civil liability for damage from escape. All sheep placed in quarantine as provided in § 40-8-6 shall be held until released by the Animal Industry Board or the United States Department of Agriculture at the expense of the owner or person in charge, who is civilly liable for all loss or damage that may be sustained by reason of the escape of any animals in quarantine.

Source: SDC 1939, § 40.0405; SL 1990, ch 325, § 143; SL 1991, ch 24, § 12.