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.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-5-151

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 2001, ch 165, § 10.