The bill amends South Dakota law regarding livestock ownership inspection fees, specifically increasing the maximum allowable fee for ownership inspections. The current law allows for an ownership inspection fee not to exceed one dollar, which is now proposed to be raised to one dollar and thirty-five cents for each head of livestock. Additionally, the bill sets the same maximum fee of one dollar and thirty-five cents for inspection of livestock located outside the ownership inspection area.

Furthermore, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it is necessary for the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the importance of the changes to the livestock inspection fee structure for the state's agricultural sector.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/03/2025: 40-18-16
House Agriculture and Natural Resources Engrossed, 02/20/2025: 40-18-16