41:08:05:05.  Possession of physically altered fur-bearing animal prohibited -- Exception. A person may not possess a pet fur-bearing animal, as authorized by § 41:08:05:01, which has been physically altered, except for a de-scented skunk. Alteration includes the clipping of tendons and removal of teeth, claws, or other parts.

          Source: 3 SDR 22, effective September 23, 1976; 10 SDR 12, effective August 17, 1983; 10 SDR 76, 10 SDR 102, effective July 1, 1984; 47 SDR 27, effective September 15, 2020.

          General Authority: SDCL 41-2-18.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 41-2-18.