S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:11:44

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 67:42:11:44 - Pets

If a pet is present, indoors or outdoors, the provider must ensure that the following requirements are met:

(1) The pet must be in good health, show no evidence of carrying any disease, and be a friendly companion to the children and parents;

(2) Wild or dangerous animals such as ferrets, lizards, or other reptiles must be kept in a covered glass container or tank that is inaccessible to children;

(3) Potentially aggressive animals such as pit bulls and rottweilers and parrots and other exotic birds must be confined and kept away from the children;

(4) Dogs or cats must be immunized for any disease that can be transmitted to humans and must be maintained on a flea, tick, and worm control program;

(5) The provider must have documentation, signed by a veterinarian, that the pet has had the required immunizations and that the immunizations are current;

(6) The pet's living quarters must be kept clean;

(7) Litter boxes must be covered and kept clean in order to eliminate odor; and

(8) The pet's food supply may not be accessible to the children.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:11:44

21 SDR 206, effective 6/4/1995; 31 SDR 40, effective 9/29/2004.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.