Justin Marceau, a University of Denver law professor and director of the school’s Animal Law Program and Animal Activist Legal Defense Project, also doesn’t think statute 40-34-1, which the governor’s office cited, authorized Noem to kill the dog.
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“The laws of South Dakota also permit, as do most states, the euthanizing of dangerous animals in certain circumstances,” Marceau said. “But Gov. Noem has failed to note that determinations about whether to euthanize an animal are, by statute, assigned to peace officers and humane officers, not pet owners who determine that it would take extra work or money to properly train a young puppy.”
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nosey parker liberal overreach Conley Wouters, a University of Illinois Chicago assistant law professor who practices animal law, took a different stance. He said he believes 40-34-1 “does seem to permit killing a dog who has injured or killed” another person’s livestock or poultry.”
I agree with UIC guy. Once a working dog kills livestock, it might need to be put down. The owner can make that decision.
https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2024/did-south-dakota-gov-kristi-noem-break-the-law-by-shooting-her-dog-what-legal-experts-say/
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