South Dakota Codified Laws. Title 34. Public Health and Safety. Chapter 34-14. Medical Research. 34-14-6. Legislative findings as to use of animals in research

Summary: This law acknowledges the legislative findings regarding the use of animals in research.

The public health and welfare depend on the humane use of animals for the diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases, the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical and biological sciences, and the testing and diagnosis, improvement and standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals and drugs.

SL 1951, ch 136, § 1; Supp 1960, § 27.2601.