12:10:02:25.  Lifetime transportation permit for horses. The owner of a horse may apply for a lifetime transportation permit from the State Brand Board. The permit provides proof of ownership of the horse and is valid until the horse changes ownership, at which time the previous owner shall surrender the permit to the board or its authorized agent.

    The permit requires an ownership inspection of the horse by an authorized inspector of the board prior to issuance. The fee to issue a permit is forty dollars.

    The permit must contain a description of the horse denoting breed, color, sex, approximate weight, and any marks or brands, and the name and address of the owner. The person transporting the horse must possess the permit while transporting the horse.

    Source: 18 SDR 116, effective January 12, 1992; 39 SDR 172, effective April 25, 2013; 51 SDR 58, effective November 28, 2024.

    General Authority: SDCL 40-18-16, 40-20-4.1.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 40-20-4.1.

          12:10:02:25.01.  Lifetime transportation permit -- Reciprocity for horses. A valid lifetime transportation permit issued by a state where livestock ownership inspection is required may be accepted by the board as authorization for a person to leave the livestock ownership inspection area with the person's horse for purposes other than for sale or slaughter. A livestock inspector may, at the inspector's discretion, inspect the horse for ownership if the horse fails to match the description noted on the permit.

          Source: 18 SDR 116, effective January 12, 1992.

          General Authority: SDCL 40-18-16.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 40-20-4.1.