# S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-3: Pests as public nuisances--Permitting existence of pests prohibited--Distributing infested plant products prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-3

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-3
- **Heading:** Pests as public nuisances--Permitting existence of pests prohibited--Distributing infested plant products prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 38 / Chapter 24B / Section 38-24B-3

## Text

A pest is declared to be a public nuisance. No person may knowingly permit pests to exist in or on his premises. No person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute any nursery stock, decorative plants, annual plants, sod, or related plant products infested with a pest. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 1985, ch 313, § 3; SL 1986, ch 335, § 3.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-2 Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-3 Pests as public nuisances--Permitting existence of pests prohibited--Distributing infested plant products prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-4 Misrepresentation of nursery stock and plants offered for distribution--Violation as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-5 License required to sell or distribute nursery stock--Violation as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-6 Application for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-7 Issuance of license--Annual fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-7.1 Certificate of inspection--Fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-7.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-8 Separate license for each sale location--Display--Violation as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-9 License for out-of-state nurseryman--Fee--Waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-10 Inspection and certification sales by nonprofit organizations--Violations as misdemeanors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-11 Certain applicants prohibited from receiving license or certificate of inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-12 Growers and dealers--Certificate of inspection--Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 38-24B-13 Revocation of license--Hearing--Notice--Temporary cease and desist order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T38_C24B_S38-24B-13.md)

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