Section 40-1-10.1 - Dog fighting and possession of dogs for fighting prohibited--Felony. - South Dakota Statutes

40-1-10.1. Dog fighting and possession of dogs for fighting prohibited--Felony. Notwithstanding §§ 40-1-9 and 40-1-10, no person may:
(1) Own, possess, keep, or train any dog with the intent to engage the dog in an exhibition of fighting with another dog;
(2) For amusement or gain cause any dog to fight with another dog or cause any dog to injure another dog; or
(3) Permit the activity prohibited by this section or § 40-1-11.1 to be done on any premises under his charge or control, or aid, or abet any activity prohibited by this section or § 40-1-11.1.
A violation of this section or § 40-1-11.1 is a Class 6 felony.

Source: SL 1985, ch 317, § 1; SL 1991, ch 331, § 23.