South Dakota Codified Laws 32-4-9. Alteration or removal of vehicle identification number prohibited–Violation asfelony
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No person may intentionally remove, deface, alter, destroy, cover, or obscure any vehicle identification number or other distinguishing number of a motor vehicle or trailer or any part thereof in this state, without written authorization from the Department of Revenue, nor may any person place or stamp in place of the original manufacturer’s serial, motor, or other number or mark upon a vehicle, any number except one assigned by the department under the provisions of chapter 32-3 or authorized agency of another state. A violation of this section is a Class 6 felony.
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 32-4-9
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1983, ch 230, § 8; SL 1989, ch 255, § 9; SL 2004, ch 17, § 47; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.