The provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise specifically provided, relative to registration, payment of license fees, and display of registration numbers do not apply to any motor vehicles owned by a nonresident of this state, if the owner has complied with the provisions of the law of the state of which he is a resident, relative to the registration thereof and the display of a registration number plate or plates thereon. The owner shall conspicuously display his registration number plate or plates as required by the law of this state.

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Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0112; SL 1951, ch 225; SL 1989, ch 257, § 65.