The bill amends existing statutes related to the Animal Industry Board in South Dakota to include a poultry producer as a member of the board. Specifically, it updates Section 40-3-2 to clarify that the board will consist of eight members appointed by the Governor, with the inclusion of a poultry producer among the required member categories. Additionally, Section 40-3-3 is amended to specify that one of the members must be a poultry producer, alongside representatives from other livestock sectors such as cattle, sheep, hogs, and dairy, as well as a veterinarian.

Furthermore, the bill amends Section 40-3-10 to ensure that the definitions of "livestock," "domestic animals," and "nondomestic animal" explicitly include poultry, which is defined to encompass various types of birds raised in captivity, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, while excluding pigeons and doves. These changes aim to enhance the representation of poultry interests within the Animal Industry Board and clarify the legal definitions related to poultry in the state's agricultural laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 40-3-2, 40-3-3
Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed, 02/13/2025: 40-3-2, 40-3-3, 40-3-10
Enrolled, 03/11/2025: 40-3-2, 40-3-3, 40-3-10