South Dakota Codified Laws 32-4-11. Unauthorized possession of manufacturer’s identification plate prohibited–Violationas felony
No person may possess a manufacturer’s vehicle identification number plate unless it is attached to the vehicle or vehicle part to which it was originally affixed by the manufacturer, nor may a person have any facsimile of such a plate.
This section does not prohibit possession of legitimate plates by persons:
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-4-11
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(1) Whose possession is incident to a contract to supply them to a manufacturer of new motor vehicles or when the plates are in possession of a manufacturer of new vehicles or the manufacturer’s employee who possesses them within the scope of his work;
(2) Who are authorized in writing by the secretary of revenue to possess the plates.
A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
Source: SL 1983, ch 230, § 10; SL 1989, ch 255, § 11.