Section 40-15-39 - "Livestock fraud" defined--Evidence--Felony

40-15-39.'Livestock fraud' defined--Evidence--Felony.Any person who purchases livestock from a livestock auction agency, as defined in this chapter, with intent to defraud is guilty of livestock fraud. The failure of such purchaser to tender payment in full within four days of the date of purchase, is prima facie evidence of intent to defraud.Livestock fraud is a Class 4 felony. Source: SL 1981, ch 292; SL 1990, ch 325, §275.