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2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-147 - Disclosure on proof of identity of requestor and representation of use for certain limited purposes.

32-5-147. Disclosure on proof of identity of requestor and representation of use for certain limited purposes.
Personal information may be disclosed to any person by the department on proof of the identity of the person requesting the record and representation by such person that the use of the personal information will be strictly limited to the following described uses:
(1)For use by any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a government agency in carrying out its functions;
(2)For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only under the following circumstances:
(a)To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and
(b)If such information as submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information for the purposes of preventing fraud by pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, the individual;
(3)For use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any court or government agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of any court;
(4)For use in research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals;
(5)For use by any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in connection with claims investigation activities, anti- fraud activities, rating, or underwriting;
(6)For use in providing notice to the owners or lienholders of towed or impounded vehicles;
(7)For use by any licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for any purpose permitted under this section;
(8)For use in connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities;
(9)For any other use specifically authorized under the law of the state that holds the record, if such use is related to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.
Source:
SL 2001, ch 165, §5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-148 - Department may impose conditions on requesting person.

32-5-148. Department may impose conditions on requesting person.
The department may, prior to the disclosure of personal information as permitted under §§32-5-144 to 32-5-147, inclusive, require the requesting person to meet conditions for the purposes of obtaining reasonable assurance concerning the identity of such requesting person, and, to the extent required, that the use will be only as authorized, or the consent of the person who is the subject of the information has been obtained. Such conditions may include the making and filing of a written application in such form and containing such information and certification requirements as the department may prescribe.
Source:
SL 2001, ch 165, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-149 - Retention of records by certain recipients.

32-5-149. Retention of records by certain recipients.
Any authorized recipient, except a recipient of an individual record under §32-5-148, who resells or rediscloses personal information shall maintain for a period of at least five years records as to the information obtained and the permitted use for which it was obtained and shall make such records available for inspection by the department, upon request.
Source:
SL 2001, ch 165, §7.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-150 - Misrepresentation by requesting person as misdemeanor--Use of personal information to commit crime of violence as felony.

32-5-150. Misrepresentation by requesting person as misdemeanor--Use of personal information to commit crime of violence as felony.
Any person who requests disclosure of personal information from department records and who misrepresents his or her identity or knowingly makes a false statement to the department on any application required to be submitted pursuant to §§32-5-143 to 32-5-151, inclusive, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. However, if any person uses the personal information obtained pursuant to §§32-5-143 to 32-5-151, inclusive, to commit a crime of violence as defined in §22-1-2, the person is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
Source:
SL 2001, ch 165, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-151 - Person in possession of title or certificate authorized to renew registration--Misrepresentation as misdemeanor.

32-5-151. Person in possession of title or certificate authorized to renew registration--Misrepresentation as misdemeanor.
For the purpose of license renewal, any person in possession of a motor vehicle title or license renewal certificate provided by the state or the county may renew the vehicle's registration on behalf of the owner. Presentation of the motor vehicle title or license renewal certificate by anyone other than the owner is deemed consent of the vehicle owner. Any person who knowingly misrepresents or makes any false statement for license renewal is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2001, ch 165, §10.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-152 - Low-speed vehicles.

32-5-152. Low-speed vehicles.
Each low-speed vehicle shall be registered in accordance with §32-5-5. A license plate shall be issued indicating that the vehicle is a low-speed vehicle.
Source:
SL 2008, ch 147, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-153 - Highway patrol fee.

32-5-153. Highway patrol fee.
There is hereby imposed a fee of one dollar on each vehicle registered and licensed in this state for the purpose of administering the Division of Highway Patrol. Before any vehicle is registered pursuant to chapter 32-5 or 32-9, the county treasurer or Department of Revenue shall collect the highway patrol fee. Before any vehicle is registered pursuant to chapter 32-10, the Department of Revenue shall collect the highway patrol fee. The fee shall be credited to the state motor vehicle fund.
Source:
SL 2009, ch 152, §1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-154 - Definitions regarding military specialty plates.

32-5-154. Definitions regarding military specialty plates.
Terms used in §§32-5-155 to 32-5-166, inclusive, mean,
(1)"Veteran," any person who meets the provisions of §33A-2-1;
(2)"Owner," any person who owns a motor vehicle that is operated or driven on the public highways of this state or any person with written authorization to act on behalf of and as an agent for the owner;
(3)"Active duty," active duty in the United States armed forces; and
(4)"Service," service in the United States armed forces.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-155 - Military specialty plates listed.

32-5-155. Military specialty plates listed.
Any owner may apply for a military specialty plate if the owner meets the requirements of §§32-5-154 to 32-5-166, inclusive. The available military specialty plates are as follows:
(1)National Guard plate;
(2)Disabled veteran plate;
(3)Veteran plate;
(4)Active duty plate;
(5)Prisoner of War plate;
(6)Pearl Harbor survivor plate;
(7)Gold Star plate;
(8)Purple Heart plate;
(9)Medal of Honor plate;
(10)Silver Star plate;
(11)Distinguished Service Cross plate;
(12)Navy Cross plate;
(13)Air Force Cross plate;
(14)Distinguished Flying Cross plate;
(15)Bronze Star with Valor plate;
(16)Bronze Star plate;
(17)Tribal veteran plate; and
(18)Woman veteran plate.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §2; SL 2017, ch 130, §1; SL 2018, ch 181, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-156 - General requirements for military specialty plates.

32-5-156. General requirements for military specialty plates.
Any owner applying for a military specialty plate listed in §32-5-155 shall meet the following general requirements:
(1)Be a resident of this state;
(2)Possess a valid South Dakota driver license or a valid South Dakota nondriver identification card;
(3)Comply with all state laws regarding registration and licensing; and
(4)Pay all associated fees pursuant to §§32-5-159 and 32-5-160.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §3; SL 2015, ch 160, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-158 - Application for military specialty plate--Falsification of application as misdemeanor--Determination of eligibility.

32-5-158. Application for military specialty plate--Falsification of application as misdemeanor--Determination of eligibility.
Any owner applying for a military specialty plate shall submit an application, on a form prescribed by the secretary, to the county treasurer of the applicant's county of residence. Any applicant who submits a falsified application is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. The secretary may, at any time, require the applicant to provide additional information to determine if the applicant meets the military specialty plate requirements. The secretary may confer with the Department of the Military, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, to determine if the applicant meets the military specialty plate requirements.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-159 - Fee for initial issuance of military specialty plates.

32-5-159. Fee for initial issuance of military specialty plates.
In addition to the noncommercial annual registration and plate fees, each person receiving military specialty plates shall pay an additional ten dollar fee for the initial issuance of the military specialty plates. All fees collected under this section shall be placed in the license plate special revenue fund.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-160 - Certain military specialty plates not subject to annual registration fees--Maximum sets--Permissible vehicles.

32-5-160. Certain military specialty plates not subject to annual registration fees--Maximum sets--Permissible vehicles.
Notwithstanding §32-5-159 or any other contrary provisions of §§32-5-154 to 32-5-166, inclusive, each veteran receiving the disabled veteran, Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor survivor, or Purple Heart military specialty plates shall pay a ten dollar fee for the initial issuance of the military specialty plate and an annual fee of ten dollars for renewal decals, but is not subject to the annual registration fees assessed pursuant to §32-5-6 or 32-5-9.
Notwithstanding §32-5-159 or any other contrary provisions of §§32-5-154 to 32-5-166, inclusive, each veteran receiving the Medal of Honor plate may not be assessed annual registration fees, pursuant to §32-5-6 or 32-5-9, or any other fees associated with the military specialty plate or renewal decals.
Each veteran receiving a disabled veteran, Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor survivor, Purple Heart, or Medal of Honor military specialty plate may get a maximum of two sets of the applied for military specialty plate. The plates may be placed on any automobile, pickup truck, or van licensed pursuant to §32-5-6 or a motorcycle licensed pursuant to §32-5-9. The veteran may choose to place one of the two sets of military specialty plates on a noncommercial pickup truck, which weighs more than six thousand pounds, licensed pursuant to §32-5-6.3, or a motor home licensed pursuant to §32-5-6.1, but shall pay the regular annual registration fees pursuant to those sections.
Notwithstanding §32-5-159, an applicant for a tribal veteran plate shall pay a fee in accordance with §32-5-124, with the fee distributed pursuant to §32-5-124.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §7; SL 2017, ch 130, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-161 - Reflectorized military specialty plates--Annual decals--Permissible vehicles--Display.

32-5-161. Reflectorized military specialty plates--Annual decals--Permissible vehicles--Display.
Each military specialty plate shall be reflectorized and validated with a decal each year in the same manner as a noncommercial license plate. Military specialty plates may only be used on automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans licensed pursuant to §32-5-6, motorcycles licensed pursuant to §32-5-9, pickup trucks licensed pursuant to §32-5-6.3, or motor homes licensed pursuant to §32-5-6.1. Military specialty plates shall be displayed in accordance with §32-5-98.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-163 - Surrender of military specialty plates--Death of owner--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-163. Surrender of military specialty plates--Death of owner--Violation as misdemeanor.
Military specialty plates shall be surrendered to the county treasurer of the owner's residence if the owner no longer qualifies for the plate. The county treasurer shall notify the secretary who shall make the necessary changes in the registration system. The military specialty plates may be retained by the owner's family upon the owner's death, but may not be displayed on any vehicle beyond the expiration of the military specialty plates or renewal decals. Failure to surrender the military specialty plates as required by this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §10.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-164 - Transfer of ownership of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-164. Transfer of ownership of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.
If the ownership of a motor vehicle with a military specialty plate is transferred or assigned, the transferor shall remove the military specialty plates from the vehicle and shall receive a credit for the unexpired time on the registration when the plates are attached to another vehicle. The county treasurer shall process a new registration indicating the motor vehicle to which the military specialty plates are to be transferred and send it to the department. The secretary shall make the necessary changes in the registration system and the credit shall be applied. The department shall notify the transferor of any corrections which need to be made.
No credit may be issued if the military specialty plate is detached and not reattached to another motor vehicle. If the transferor fails to remove the military specialty plates pursuant to this section, the transferor is not entitled to any credit and the plates are no longer valid. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §11.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-165 - Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-165. Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.
If a motor vehicle with a military specialty plate is destroyed by collision or fire, disposed of for salvage, or if rejected or condemned for use on the highways as the result of action by any inspection authority of this state, the registered owner of the motor vehicle shall remove the military specialty plates from the vehicle and shall receive a credit for the unexpired time on the registration when the plates are attached to another vehicle. The county treasurer shall process a new registration indicating the motor vehicle to which the military specialty plates are to be transferred and send it to the department. The secretary shall make the necessary changes in the registration system and the credit shall be applied. The department shall notify the transferor of any corrections which need to be made. If the military specialty plates were destroyed, the owner shall apply for a replacement set of plates pursuant to §32-5-67.
No credit may be issued if the military specialty plate is detached and not reattached to another motor vehicle. If the owner fails to remove the military specialty plates pursuant to this section, the owner is not entitled to any credit and the plates are no longer valid. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §12.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-166 - Duplicate military specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.

32-5-166. Duplicate military specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.
If any military specialty plate is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, the owner of the registered vehicle may obtain a duplicate upon filing an affidavit showing such facts and after paying a ten dollar fee to the department. The fee shall be credited to the license plate special revenue fund.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 142, §13.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-167 - Emblem specialty plates listed.

32-5-167. Emblem specialty plates listed.
Any owner of a motor vehicle may apply for an emblem specialty plate if the owner meets the requirements of §§32-5-168 to 32-5-178. The available emblem specialty plates are as follows:
(1)Organization;
(2)First responder; or
(3)Organ donor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-168 - Eligibility for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-168. Eligibility for emblem specialty plates.
Any applicant for an emblem specialty plate listed in §32-5-167 shall meet the following general requirements:
(1)Be a resident of this state;
(2)Possess a valid South Dakota driver license;
(3)Comply with all state laws regarding registration and licensing; and
(4)Pay any applicable fee pursuant to §32-5-170.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-168.1 - State seal--Emblem set.

32-5-168.1  .  State seal--Emblem set.
The state seal may be used as an emblem for emblem specialty plates under §  32-5-169  . A fifty dollar fee shall be assessed for each emblem set purchased under this section. Each office of a county treasurer shall be stocked with the state seal emblem.
Source:  SL 2020, ch 131, § 1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-168.2 - State seal emblem fee--Motor vehicle fund.

32-5-168.2  .  State seal emblem fee--Motor vehicle fund.
The county treasurer shall remit to the department the state seal emblem fees collected under §  32-5-168.1  . The fees shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
Source:  SL 2020, ch 131, § 2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-168.3 - State seal emblem design.

32-5-168.3  .  State seal emblem design.
The state seal emblem shall be designed by the department and approved by the secretary in accordance with §  1-6-2.1  . The provisions of §§  32-5-175   to   32-5-178  , inclusive, do not apply to the state seal emblem.
Source:  SL 2020, ch 131, § 3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-169 - Reflectorized emblem specialty plates--Annual stickers--Permissible vehicles--Contents.

32-5-169. Reflectorized emblem specialty plates--Annual stickers--Permissible vehicles--Contents.
All emblem specialty plates shall be reflectorized and validated with a sticker each year in the same manner as a noncommercial license plate. The emblem specialty plates shall read, Place Approved Emblem Here, to designate where the emblem shall be placed on the plate. Emblem specialty plates may only be used on automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans licensed pursuant to §32-5-6, motorcycles licensed pursuant to §32-5-9, or pickup trucks licensed pursuant to §32-5-6.3. Emblem specialty plates shall be displayed in accordance with §32-5-98. The plate shall bear a design of George Washington's face as depicted on Mount Rushmore upon approval by the Department of Revenue. Any change to the emblem specialty plate design will be implemented during the next license plate reissue under §32-5-83.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §3; SL 2020, ch 132, § 1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-170 - Fee for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-170. Fee for emblem specialty plates.
If the emblem specialty plates are requested at the time of initial application for title and registration of the vehicle, no additional fees are charged for the plates above the costs involved in registering the motor vehicle. If the emblem specialty plates are requested later or if the motor vehicle has current South Dakota plates, the owner shall surrender the current plates and pay a ten dollar fee for the emblem specialty plates. All fees collected under this section shall be placed in the license plate revolving fund.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-171 - Transfer of ownership of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-171. Transfer of ownership of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.
If the ownership of a motor vehicle with an emblem specialty plate is transferred or assigned, the transferor shall remove the emblem specialty plates from the vehicle and shall receive a credit for the unexpired time on the registration if the plates are attached to another vehicle. The county treasurer shall process a new registration indicating the motor vehicle to which the emblem specialty plates are to be transferred and send it to the department. The secretary shall make the necessary changes in the registration system and the credit shall be applied. The department shall notify the transferor of any corrections which need to be made.
No credit may be issued if the emblem specialty plate is detached and not reattached to another motor vehicle. If the transferor fails to remove the emblem specialty plates pursuant to this section, the transferor loses any credit and the plates are no longer valid. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-172 - Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit-- Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-172. Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit-- Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.
If a motor vehicle with an emblem specialty plate is destroyed by collision or fire, disposed of for salvage, or if rejected or condemned for use on the highways as the result of action by any inspection authority of this state, the registered owner of the motor vehicle shall remove the emblem specialty plates from the vehicle and shall receive a credit for the unexpired time on the registration if the plates are attached to another vehicle. The county treasurer shall process a new registration indicating the motor vehicle to which the emblem specialty plates are to be transferred and send it to the department. The secretary shall make the necessary changes in the registration system and the credit shall be applied. The department shall notify the transferor of any corrections which need to be made. If the emblem specialty plates were destroyed, the owner shall apply for a replacement set of plates pursuant to §32-5-173.
No credit may be issued if the emblem specialty plate is detached and not reattached to another motor vehicle. If the owner fails to remove the emblem specialty plates pursuant to this section, the owner loses any credit and the plates are no longer valid. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-173 - Duplicate emblem specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.

32-5-173. Duplicate emblem specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.
If any emblem specialty plate is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, the owner of the registered vehicle may obtain a duplicate upon filing an affidavit showing such facts and after paying a ten dollar fee to the department. The fee shall be credited to the license plate revolving fund.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §7.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-174 - Retention time for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-174. Retention time for emblem specialty plates.
Each emblem specialty plate authorized by §32-5-167 shall be retained for the same period of time as plates referred to in §32-5-83.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-175 - Application for emblem to be used on emblem specialty plate.

32-5-175. Application for emblem to be used on emblem specialty plate.
Any entity applying for an emblem to be used on the emblem specialty plate shall submit an application, on a form prescribed by the secretary, to the department. Each application shall include a completed emblem design with the entity's logo and the entity's name, or in the case of a group organization emblem, an emblem design that clearly depicts the common purpose or theme of the group. In addition to the application, each entity applying for an organization emblem shall submit the following:
(1)A copy of the articles of incorporation for the entity;
(2)A copy of the charter or bylaws for the entity; and
(3)Any Internal Revenue Service ruling regarding the entity's nonprofit tax exemption status.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §9.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-176 - General requirements for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-176. General requirements for emblem specialty plates.
Any entity applying for an emblem to be used on an emblem specialty plate listed in §32-5-167 shall meet the following general requirements:
(1)The primary activity or interest of the entity serves the community, contributes to the welfare of others, and is not offensive or discriminatory in its purpose, nature, activity, or name;
(2)The name and purpose of the entity does not promote any specific product or brand name that is provided for sale;
(3)The emblem of the entity does not promote a specific religion, faith, or anti-religious belief; and
(4)The application pursuant to §32-5-175 and the emblem design must be approved by the department.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §10.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-177 - Specific additional requirements for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-177. Specific additional requirements for emblem specialty plates.
Any entity applying for an emblem to be used on the emblem specialty plate shall also meet the following specific additional requirements for the respective emblem specialty plate:
(1)To qualify for an organization emblem, the entity shall be a nonprofit corporation, or a group of nonprofit corporations with a common purpose, on file with the Office of the Secretary of State and must have a minimum of two hundred members, volunteers, or donors; and
(2)To qualify for a first responder emblem, the application and emblem design must be approved by the Department of Public Safety.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §11; SL 2018, ch 182, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-178 - Emblem specialty plates--Administration--Fees--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-178. Emblem specialty plates--Administration--Fees--Violation as misdemeanor.
Upon approval of an application and design for an emblem, the department may furnish the emblems to the entity or authorize the entity to produce the entity's approved emblem. If the department furnishes the emblem, the entity shall purchase no fewer than one hundred sets of emblems and the entity shall reimburse the department for the cost of the emblems plus a fifteen percent administration fee. The entity shall establish criteria for an emblem specialty plate owner to qualify for the entity's emblem and the fee to be charged for the entity's emblem. The entity is responsible for the administration of the entity's emblem.
No emblems other than those authorized and approved by the department are permitted on emblem specialty license plates. Misuse of the emblems or use of unauthorized emblems is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 143, §12; SL 2020, ch 133, § 1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-179 - Special interest motor vehicle plates--Application.

32-5-179. Special interest motor vehicle plates--Application.
Any person who is a resident of this state and is the owner of a special interest motor vehicle may apply to the county treasurer of the applicant's county of residence for a special interest motor vehicle license plate. The application shall be on a form prescribed by the secretary and is in addition to any other forms required by this chapter. The applicant shall meet all of the requirements in §32-5-182 and pay any applicable fees in order to receive a special interest motor vehicle license plate.
For purposes of §§32-5-179 to 32-5-183, inclusive, a special interest motor vehicle is a vehicle that is collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and is not used for general or commercial transportation. The special interest motor vehicle license plate may be placed on any automobile, pickup, truck, or van licensed pursuant to §32-5-6 that qualifies as a special interest motor vehicle.
Source:
SL 2016, ch 158, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-180 - Design of special interest motor vehicle plates--Decals--Rear plates.

32-5-180. Design of special interest motor vehicle plates--Decals--Rear plates.
The special interest motor vehicle plate shall be issued in place of the regular plates issued pursuant to §32-5-85. The special interest motor vehicle plate shall be designed by the secretary to be visibly distinct from regular noncommercial license plates and shall be either numbered or personalized. If the special interest motor vehicle plate is personalized, the plate shall conform to the requirements established for special personalized license plates in §32-5-89.2. The special interest motor vehicle plate shall be reflectorized and validated with a decal each year in the same manner as noncommercial license plates. Notwithstanding the requirements of §32-5-98, a vehicle for which a special interest motor vehicle license plate is issued is not required to display a number plate on the front of the vehicle. The special interest motor vehicle license plate shall be securely fastened to the rear of the special interest motor vehicle in a horizontal and upright position.
Source:
SL 2016, ch 158, §2; SL 2018, ch 183, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-181 - Fees for special interest motor vehicle plates.

32-5-181. Fees for special interest motor vehicle plates.
In addition to the noncommercial annual registration fees, each applicant for a special interest motor vehicle license plate shall pay an annual twenty-five dollar fee. All fees collected pursuant to this section shall be credited to the license plate special revenue fund.
Source:
SL 2016, ch 158, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-182 - Contents of application for special interest motor vehicle plate--Renewal.

32-5-182. Contents of application for special interest motor vehicle plate--Renewal.
An application for a special interest motor vehicle license plate, as provided for in §32-5-179, shall include a signed affidavit wherein the applicant attests to the following:
(1)The motor vehicle for which the special interest motor vehicle license plate is sought is driven less than seven thousand five hundred miles per year;
(2)The motor vehicle for which the special interest motor vehicle license plate is sought is not used for general or commercial transportation, but rather for occasional transportation, public displays, parades, and related pleasure or hobby activities; and
(3)The current reading on the odometer of the special interest motor vehicle.
The secretary may, at any time, require an applicant to provide additional information to determine if the applicant meets the special interest motor vehicle license plate requirements.
An applicant shall annually, at the time of registration renewal, submit the current odometer reading of the special interest motor vehicle. If an applicant fails to provide this information the registration may not be renewed.
Source:
SL 2016, ch 158, §4; SL 2018, ch 183, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-183 - Misuse of special interest motor vehicle plate.

32-5-183. Misuse of special interest motor vehicle plate.
If an applicant misuses the special interest motor vehicle license plate by not adhering to the special interest motor vehicle license plate requirements, that applicant shall surrender to the department all special interest motor vehicle license plates in his or her possession and is not eligible for a special interest motor vehicle plate for a period of three years.
Source:
SL 2016, ch 158, §5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-184 - Dignity sculpture special plates.

32-5-184. Dignity sculpture special plates.
Any owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who has complied with all of the laws of this state in relation to the registration of a motor vehicle may receive plates bearing a special design depicting the Dignity sculpture upon approval of the design by the Department of Revenue and the artist. The special license plates shall be issued only upon proof of payment of the current registration fees. The special plates shall be in lieu of the regular number plates issued for the motor vehicle pursuant to §32-5-98. Annual renewal of these special plates shall be in accordance with the general provisions of this chapter.
Source:
SL 2017, ch 131, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-185 - Fee for Dignity sculpture plates.

32-5-185. Fee for Dignity sculpture plates.
A ten dollar administrative fee shall be charged for the special plates and deposited into the license plate special revenue fund.
Source:
SL 2017, ch 131, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-186 - Lost, stolen, or mutilated Dignity sculpture plate.

32-5-186. Lost, stolen, or mutilated Dignity sculpture plate.
If a Dignity sculpture license plate is lost, mutilated, or destroyed, the owner of the registered vehicle may obtain a duplicate set of plates upon filing an affidavit showing the fact the license plate was lost, mutilated, or destroyed and after paying a ten dollar fee to the department. The fee shall be credited to the license plate special revenue fund.
Source:
SL 2017, ch 131, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-188 - Electric motor vehicle--Annual fee--Definitions.

32-5-188. Electric motor vehicle--Annual fee--Definitions.
In addition to the license fees paid pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for a motor vehicle, the owner of an electric motor vehicle shall pay an annual fee of fifty dollars. The fee shall be paid at the time of annual registration as otherwise provided in this chapter. However, the license fee imposed by this section does not apply to any motorcycle propelled by an electric motor if the license fee is paid pursuant to §32-5-9.
For the purposes of this section, the term, electric motor vehicle, means a noncommercial motor vehicle that is propelled by an electric motor that draws electricity from a battery that is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity and that may be legally operated on the interstate highways in this state and eligible for registration pursuant to the laws of this state. The electric motor vehicle shall have been made by a manufacturer primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways and meets National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards included in 49 C.F.R. §571 as of January 1, 2021.
The fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the state highway fund.
Source:
SL 2021, ch 132, § 1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-189 - Nonresident off-road vehicles--Decal--Use of vehicle on public highways--Where affixed.

32-5-189. Nonresident off-road vehicles--Decal--Use of vehicle on public highways--Where affixed.
A non-resident owner of an off-road vehicle not currently registered for on-road use, that meets the requirements of §32-20-13 and is brought into the state for noncommercial use on the public highways of this state, shall purchase a decal. The decal allows the off-road vehicle to be used on the public highways of this state. The decal is valid for one year from the date of purchase of the decal. The decal must be attached to the rear of the off-road vehicle in a location easily visible for inspection by any peace officer.
Source: SL 2023, ch 99, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-190 - Nonresident off-road vehicles--Application--Fee.

32-5-190. Nonresident off-road vehicles--Application--Fee.
Application for the decal authorized by §32-5-189 shall be made to the department or a county treasurer. The application shall be on a form approved by the secretary and contain the names of all owners, each owner’s social security number, a description of the off-road vehicle with vehicle identification or serial numbers, and proof of ownership of the off-road vehicle. The application shall be accompanied by a fifty-dollar fee. If the decal is mailed, the applicant shall include the mailing fee imposed pursuant to §32-5-127.
Source: SL 2023, ch 99, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05 - Annual Registration And License Plates › Section 32-5-191 - Off-road vehicles--Distribution of fees collected.

32-5-191. Off-road vehicles--Distribution of fees collected.
If the application required by §32-5-190 is processed solely by the department, the fee shall be deposited into the state motor vehicle fund. If the application is processed by a county treasurer and reviewed by the department, half of the fee shall be deposited in the state motor vehicle fund and half of the fee shall be deposited into the county general fund.
Source: SL 2023, ch 99, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-1 - Wheel tax rate--Maximum vehicle tax.

32-5A-1. Wheel tax rate--Maximum vehicle tax.
Each county may, by ordinance, impose a wheel tax on all motor vehicles, as defined in §32-3-1, registered in the county at a rate not to exceed five dollars per vehicle wheel. The tax shall be administered and collected by the county. The total vehicle tax may not exceed sixty dollars per vehicle.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 248, §1; SL 1994, ch 244, §1; SL 2015, ch 165, §25, eff. Apr. 1, 2015.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-1.1 - Publication of ordinance on imposition of tax--Content of announcement.

32-5A-1.1. Publication of ordinance on imposition of tax--Content of announcement.
If a county imposes a wheel tax pursuant to §32-5A-1 in excess of two dollars per wheel, the ordinance shall be published within ten days of the decision by the board of county commissioners. Notwithstanding the provisions of §7-18A-5, publication shall be made at least twice in the legal newspapers designated by the board pursuant to §7-18-3, with no fewer than five days between publication dates, before the increase takes effect. The announcement shall consist of a reproduction of the ordinance, a statement of the right to refer the decision of the board to a vote of the people as provided in chapter 7-18A, and notification that a referendum petition form, prepared by the county and ready for circulation, for such ordinance may be obtained from the office of the county auditor.
Source:
SL 2004, ch 205, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-2 - Deposit, use, and distribution of proceeds.

32-5A-2. Deposit, use, and distribution of proceeds.
The proceeds from the tax created by this chapter shall be retained by the county and deposited in the county road and bridge fund, and the revenue may be used only for highway and bridge maintenance and construction. The board of county commissioners shall, by resolution, establish a means of distributing the revenue generated by this chapter among the county and the municipalities and townships located within the county.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 248, §2; SL 1999, ch 149, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-3 - Payment by purchaser of vehicle--Dealers exempt.

32-5A-3. Payment by purchaser of vehicle--Dealers exempt.
Upon purchasing a vehicle from a dealer, the purchaser shall pay the appropriate tax at the time of title transfer. Nothing in this chapter shall prevent an automobile dealer from licensing the vehicles on his lot without paying any taxes created by this chapter.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 248, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-4 - Notice of tax sent to owners--Cost reimbursement.

32-5A-4. Notice of tax sent to owners--Cost reimbursement.
The Department of Revenue shall include on any motor vehicle registration document mailed out to a vehicle owner prior to the annual registration of a motor vehicle, the amount of tax imposed pursuant to §32-5A-1. A county in which such registration documents are mailed to motor vehicle owners shall reimburse the Department of Revenue for the cost of implementing this section for that county.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 248, §5; SL 2004, ch 17, §76; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-5 - Schedule of rates.

32-5A-5. Schedule of rates.
The per vehicle wheel rate imposed pursuant to §32-5A-1 may be imposed according to the manufacturer's shipping weight, including accessories, and may vary according to the following schedule:
(1)Two thousand pounds or less, inclusive;
(2)From 2001 to 4000 pounds, inclusive;
(3)From 4001 to 6000 pounds, inclusive;
(4)Over 6000 pounds.
Source:
SL 1994, ch 244, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05A - County Wheel Tax › Section 32-5A-7 - Prorated tax if licensed for less than twelve months.

32-5A-7. Prorated tax if licensed for less than twelve months.
If a motor vehicle is licensed for a period of time of less than twelve months, any wheel tax imposed on such motor vehicle pursuant to this chapter shall be prorated on a monthly basis.
Source:
SL 1994, ch 244, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 32 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 05B - Excise Tax On Motor Vehicles › Section 32-5B-1 - Imposition of tax--Rate--Failure to pay as misdemeanor.

32-5B-1. Imposition of tax--Rate--Failure to pay as misdemeanor.
In addition to all other license and registration fees for the use of the highways, a person shall pay an excise tax at the rate of four percent on the purchase price of any motor vehicle, as defined by §32-3-1 or 32-5B-21, purchased or acquired for use on the streets and highways of this state and required to be registered under the laws of this state. A person shall pay an excise tax at the rate of four percent on the purchase of an off-road vehicle as defined by §32-3-1 and required to be titled pursuant to §32-20-12. This tax shall be in lieu of any tax levied by chapters 10-45, 10-46, and 10-46E on the sales of such vehicles. Failure to pay the full amount of excise tax is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 241, §1; SL 1988, ch 236, §21; SL 2000, ch 145, §1; SL 2015, ch 68, §3; SL 2015, ch 165, §5, eff. Apr. 1, 2015; SL 2016, ch 159, §1.