The sheriff has a lien upon animals taken into his possession pursuant to § 40-28-11 for the expenses incurred by him as outlined in chapter 40-29.
S.D. Codified Laws § 40-28-12
Sheriff's lien for expenses
Source: SL 1921, ch 404; SL 1925, ch 294; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, § 37.2403; SL 1983, ch 290, § 4.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.