South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-11-36: Killing, injury, or interference with a law enforcement support animal prohibited--Felony or misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Intentionally killing a law enforcement support animal is a Class 6 felony. Injuring, tormenting, or tampering with such an animal is a Class 1 misdemeanor; harassing or interfering with it while working is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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