Section 40-1-2.3 - Neglect defined. - South Dakota Statutes

40-1-2.3. Neglect defined. For the purposes of this chapter and chapter 40-2, the neglect of an animal is the failure to provide food, water, protection from the elements, adequate sanitation, adequate facilities, or care generally considered to be standard and accepted for an animal's health and well-being consistent with the species, breed, physical condition, and type of animal.

Source: SL 1991, ch 331, § 3.