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Section
32-5-1
Motor vehicle defined.
Section
32-5-1.1
32-5-1.1.Repealed by SL 1982, ch 225, §2.
Section
32-5-1.2
Mopeds exempt from chapter.
Section
32-5-1.3
Farm vehicles exempt--Exceptions.
Section
32-5-1.4
All-terrain vehicles used in agriculture exempt.
Section
32-5-2
Application for registration--Contents--Failure to provide information as misdemeanor--Acceptance of incomplete or erroneous form prohibited.
Section
32-5-2.1
Staggered registration of noncommercial vehicles.
Section
32-5-2.2
Determination of month to register vehicle.
Section
32-5-2.3
32-5-2.3.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§1, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-2.4
Renewal of registration during assigned month--Expiration of staggered license plates or validation stickers--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-2.5
Registration of acquired motor vehicle--Application.
Section
32-5-2.6
Early renewal--Fee for late renewal.
Section
32-5-2.7
Removal of number plates required upon transfer or assignment of vehicle ownership--Credit for unexpired months--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-2.8
32-5-2.8.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§5, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-2.9
Seller's permit for sold or transferred vehicle--Time for registration--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-2.10
Seller's report of sale--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-2.11
Fee for reassignment of license plate.
Section
32-5-3
Information respecting owner of vehicle.
Section
32-5-4
32-5-4.Repealed by SL 1987, ch 215, §7.
Section
32-5-4.1
Nonresident registration application--Issuance of nonnegotiable interstate title--Purpose and duration--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-4.2
Forwarding of nonnegotiable interstate title to department with application.
Section
32-5-4.3
32-5-4.3.Repealed by SL 1988, ch 236, §13.
Section
32-5-5
Vehicle license fee based on weight--Certification of correct weight.
Section
32-5-6
Schedule of fees for noncommercial automobiles, pickup trucks, and vans.
Section
32-5-6.1
Schedule of fees for noncommercial motor homes.
Section
32-5-6.2
32-5-6.2.Repealed by SL 1991, ch 239, §10.
Section
32-5-6.3
Schedule of fees for noncommercial vehicles other than automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-6.4
Registration of certain noncommercial motor vehicles for less than twelve months--Fee.
Section
32-5-7
32-5-7.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-8
Schedule of fees for recreational vehicles and noncommercial trailers and semitrailers.
Section
32-5-8.1
Identification plate required for certain trailers or semitrailers--Display--Fee--Transfer of title.
Section
32-5-8.2
Trailers or semitrailers with identification plates may only be pulled by certain motor vehicles--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-8.3
Temporary permit for certain noncommercial motor vehicles to pull identified trailer or semitrailer.
Section
32-5-8.4
Additional fee when weight exceeds license.
Section
32-5-9
Schedule of fees for motorcycles.
Section
32-5-9.1
Fees for snowmobiles--Period of license--Payment before operation.
Section
32-5-9.2
Disposition of snowmobile fees and initial registration tax.
Section
32-5-9.3
Initial registration tax on snowmobiles--Failure to pay as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-10
32-5-10.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-10.1
Motorcycle safety education fee--Amount and payment.
Section
32-5-10.2
Motorcycle safety education fee--Deposit in special revenue fund.
Section
32-5-10.3
Motorcycle safety education fee--Collection and remittance.
Section
32-5-10.4
32-5-10.4, 32-5-10.5.Repealed by SL 1992, ch 222, §§1, 2.
Section
32-5-11
32-5-11 to 32-5-16.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-16.1
Mobile home or manufactured home license fee--Establishment of purchase price by bill of sale or retail book value--Fee in lieu of certain taxes--Exemption for certain entities.
Section
32-5-16.2
Division of receipts from mobile home or manufactured home license fees.
Section
32-5-16.3
Permit required to move mobile home or manufactured home--Valid for single trip--Conditional on tax payment--Fee--Disposition of fees--Dealer--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-16.4
32-5-16.4, 32-5-16.5.Repealed by SL 2005, ch 71, §§6, 7.
Section
32-5-16.6
Penalties for owner's or lender's failure to obtain tax affidavit--Notification to department.
Section
32-5-16.7
Penalties for transporter's, manufacturer's, or dealer's failure to obtain tax affidavit--Notification to department.
Section
32-5-16.8
Single party not to be assessed multiple penalties.
Section
32-5-16.9
Assessment based upon mistake of fact or error of law--Hearing--Appeal.
Section
32-5-17
32-5-17, 32-5-18.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-18.1
Licensing and compensation requirements applicable to highway construction or reconstruction--Special permits not required while engaged in construction.
Section
32-5-19
32-5-19, 32-5-20.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-21
Motorbus defined--Noncommercial fee--Gross maximum weight.
Section
32-5-22
Unregistered motor vehicles.
Section
32-5-23
Destruction of licensed vehicle or failure of vehicle to pass inspection--Removal of plates--Credit--Replacement of plates.
Section
32-5-24
Refund of overpayments and erroneous payments--Return of registration and stickers--Time for application.
Section
32-5-25
Dealer's license fee.
Section
32-5-26
32-5-26.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 257, §61.
Section
32-5-27
Used out-of-state motor vehicles--Sale or resale--Title, taxes, and license--Exemptions--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-27.1
32-5-27.1.Repealed by SL 1990, ch 234, §2A.
Section
32-5-28
32-5-28.Repealed by SL 1988, ch 236, §14.
Section
32-5-29
Sales of vehicles prima facie evidence that seller is used car dealer--Particular parties excepted--Violations--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-30
Fee for noncommercial vehicles more than ten years old.
Section
32-5-31
32-5-31.Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, §12.
Section
32-5-31.1
32-5-31.1.Transferred to §32-5B-13.
Section
32-5-31.2
32-5-31.2, 32-5-32.Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, §§14, 15.
Section
32-5-32.1
32-5-32.1.Transferred to §32-5B-12.
Section
32-5-33
32-5-33.Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, §17.
Section
32-5-34
32-5-34.Repealed by SL 1980, ch 213, §5.
Section
32-5-35
32-5-35.Transferred to §32-5B-6.
Section
32-5-36
32-5-36.Transferred to §32-5B-8.
Section
32-5-37
32-5-37 to 32-5-41.5.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-42
Registration--Vehicles--Costs.
Section
32-5-42.1
Nonprofit community support provider vehicles--Registration--Plates--Disposition of costs.
Section
32-5-42.2
Registration of mass transit vehicles owned by state, municipality, or county--Costs--Vehicles purchased with federal funds.
Section
32-5-43
Identifying markings of state-owned vehicles--Exceptions--License plates.
Section
32-5-44
Plates without yearly designation--Distinctive color--Yearly renewal dispensed with.
Section
32-5-45
Exemption of mobile homes purchased outside state.
Section
32-5-46
Vehicles owned by nonresidents--Compliance with laws of foreign state--Display of foreign license plates.
Section
32-5-47
Definition of nonresident.
Section
32-5-47.1
Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents as nonresidents.
Section
32-5-48
Reciprocity required.
Section
32-5-49
32-5-49.Repealed by SL 1992, ch 208, §3.
Section
32-5-49.1
Registration not required for nonresident harvest vehicles during harvest season--Compensation certificate required--Violation a misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-50
Dealers participating in driver education program--Application to department--Fee--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-51
License plate design--Operation on highways.
Section
32-5-52
Radius of use of vehicle--Size of first or second class municipality--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-53
32-5-53.Superseded.
Section
32-5-54
32-5-54.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-55
32-5-55 to 32-5-56.1.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §§16 to 19.
Section
32-5-57
32-5-57, 32-5-58.Repealed by SL 1992, ch 208, §§4, 5.
Section
32-5-59
32-5-59.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §20.
Section
32-5-60
32-5-60.Repealed by SL 1986, ch 242, §41.
Section
32-5-61
32-5-61 to 32-5-64.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §§21 to 24.
Section
32-5-65
Special plates for commercial radio or broadcasting companies--Fee--Surrender of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-65.1
Special plates for amateur radio licensees--Fee--Surrender of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-66
32-5-66.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§24, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-67
License plate special revenue fund.
Section
32-5-68
32-5-68 to 32-5-74.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-75
32-5-75.Repealed by SL 2001, ch 164, §1.
Section
32-5-76
Special plates for person with substantial physical disability or parent or guardian of dependant with substantial physical disability--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-76.1
Portable certificates for persons with substantial disabilities--Application--Physician's certificate--Rules--Surrender of certificate--Violations as misdemeanors.
Section
32-5-76.2
Portable certificates for nonprofit organizations, hospitals, local government entities, etc.--Application--Rules--Surrendering certificate--Violations as misdemeanors.
Section
32-5-76.3
Special plates for nursing facilities transporting persons with disabilities--Parking--Surrender of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-77
Historical license plates--Application and fee--Permanent plates--Use of vehicle restricted.
Section
32-5-77.1
32-5-77.1.Repealed by SL 1986, ch 242, §15.
Section
32-5-77.2
Display of original number plates on historical vehicles.
Section
32-5-77.3
32-5-77.3.Repealed by SL 2018, ch 180, §3.
Section
32-5-78
General license fees in lieu of other taxes against vehicle.
Section
32-5-79
32-5-79.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§11, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-80
Registration of motorcycles.
Section
32-5-81
Application to county treasurer--Issuance of distinctive number plate--Fuel used by vehicle--Failure to identify fuel as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-82
Delivery or mailing of plates or stickers--Fees--Plates to be stocked at county treasurer office.
Section
32-5-82.1
Number stickers--Evidence of current registration.
Section
32-5-83
Design of number plates--Color contrast.
Section
32-5-83.1
Color of number stickers--Contrast with plates.
Section
32-5-84
Composition of number plates--Size of figures--Snowmobile tags.
Section
32-5-84.1
Composition of stickers.
Section
32-5-84.2
Snowmobile license must be attached.
Section
32-5-85
Number of plates issued.
Section
32-5-86
Reflectorized plates--Determination by department--Elimination of bids deemed not feasible.
Section
32-5-87
32-5-87.Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, §57.
Section
32-5-88
Mount Rushmore design--Costs and feasibility.
Section
32-5-89
Determination of characteristics of plate--Dealers' plates.
Section
32-5-89.1
32-5-89.1.Omitted.
Section
32-5-89.2
Special personalized license plates as replacement for regular plates--Restrictions.
Section
32-5-89.3
Application for personalized plates--Fees--Validation each year with stickers--Fee disposition.
Section
32-5-89.4
Transfer of vehicle--Removal of personalized plate required until transfer approved by secretary--Violation as petty offense.
Section
32-5-89.5
Replacement of lost, mutilated, or destroyed personalized plates--Affidavit--Fee--Disposition of fee.
Section
32-5-89.6
32-5-89.6.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§30, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-90
Registration--Contents--Registration number.
Section
32-5-90.1
Abstract of registration information--Fee.
Section
32-5-90.2
32-5-90.2.Repealed by SL 2001, ch 165, §9.
Section
32-5-91
Inspection of registration by peace officer--Possession of registration--Violation as petty offense.
Section
32-5-92
Lost certificate of registration--Duplicate--Fee.
Section
32-5-93
Forwarding applications to department.
Section
32-5-94
Application and registration of vehicle--Manner to facilitate retrieval.
Section
32-5-95
32-5-95.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 257, §97.
Section
32-5-96
32-5-96.Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, §21.
Section
32-5-97
Separate numbering of different types of vehicles.
Section
32-5-97.1
Farm vehicles--Decals.
Section
32-5-97.2
32-5-97.2.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§16, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-98
Operation of motor vehicle without visible license plates prohibited-- Removal of unauthorized plates--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-99
Loss of plates--Issuance of duplicates--Affidavit--Fee--Disposition of fee--Report of loss.
Section
32-5-99.1
32-5-99.1.Repealed by SL 1992, ch 208, §7.
Section
32-5-99.2
32-5-99.2.Repealed by SL 1987, ch 217, §2.
Section
32-5-100
Plates as state property.
Section
32-5-101
Operation of vehicle while registration is suspended--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-102
Prosecution for assault or homicide not barred--Civil action.
Section
32-5-103
Trafficking in license plates or decals--Counterfeiting--Unauthorized transfer to another vehicle--Misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-103.1
Alteration or forgery of registration card--Felony.
Section
32-5-104
32-5-104.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 255, §12; SL 1989, ch 257, §102.
Section
32-5-105
32-5-105.Repealed by SL 1989, ch 255, §17; SL 1989, ch 257, §103.
Section
32-5-106
32-5-106.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 144, §10.
Section
32-5-107
Temporary permit for person in possession of title or bill of sale--Inspection of title or bill of sale--Fee.
Section
32-5-108
32-5-108 to 32-5-109.7.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §§25 to 33.
Section
32-5-110
Commemorative or souvenir license plates--Use for general transportation purposes.
Section
32-5-111
Promulgation of rules--Duty of local officials.
Section
32-5-112
Duties of county treasurers.
Section
32-5-113
Special plates for firefighters--Design of plates.
Section
32-5-114
Fee for special firefighter plates.
Section
32-5-115
Time for retention of firefighter's plates.
Section
32-5-116
Application to Department of Revenue for special firefighter plates.
Section
32-5-117
32-5-117.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§41, 49, eff. July 1, 2008 .
Section
32-5-118
Application to county treasurer for special firefighter plates--Fee.
Section
32-5-119
Failure to apply for firefighters plates.
Section
32-5-120
Surrender of special firefighter plates upon discharge, separation, or retirement.
Section
32-5-121
Transfer of special firefighter plates.
Section
32-5-122
Applicability of state motor vehicle laws to firefighters.
Section
32-5-123
Special plates identifying Indian tribes.
Section
32-5-124
Fee for Indian tribe license plates.
Section
32-5-125
Replacement of Indian tribe license plates.
Section
32-5-126
Certain trailers licensed more than one year--Fee.
Section
32-5-127
Additional charges for decals and plates mailed to owner.
Section
32-5-128
Exemption from excise tax for motor vehicles leased to tax exempt entities.
Section
32-5-129
32-5-129 to 32-5-135.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 144, §§3 to 9.
Section
32-5-136
32-5-136 to 32-5-139.6.Repealed by SL 2014, ch 143, §13 to 22.
Section
32-5-140
Repealed by SL 2012, ch 164, § 1.
Section
32-5-141
32-5-141.Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§48, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.
Section
32-5-142
Suspension of registration, title, or license if distress warrant issued--Credit for fee paid.
Section
32-5-143
Definitions.
Section
32-5-144
Disclosure of personal information contained in motor vehicle records prohibited--Exceptions.
Section
32-5-145
Personal information to be disclosed for certain purposes.
Section
32-5-146
Disclosure to one who has subject's consent.
Section
32-5-147
Disclosure on proof of identity of requestor and representation of use for certain limited purposes.
Section
32-5-148
Department may impose conditions on requesting person.
Section
32-5-149
Retention of records by certain recipients.
Section
32-5-150
Misrepresentation by requesting person as misdemeanor--Use of personal information to commit crime of violence as felony.
Section
32-5-151
Person in possession of title or certificate authorized to renew registration--Misrepresentation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-152
Low-speed vehicles.
Section
32-5-153
Highway patrol fee.
Section
32-5-154
Definitions regarding military specialty plates.
Section
32-5-155
Military specialty plates listed.
Section
32-5-156
General requirements for military specialty plates.
Section
32-5-157
Specific additional requirements for military specialty plates.
Section
32-5-158
Application for military specialty plate--Falsification of application as misdemeanor--Determination of eligibility.
Section
32-5-159
Fee for initial issuance of military specialty plates.
Section
32-5-160
Certain military specialty plates not subject to annual registration fees--Maximum sets--Permissible vehicles.
Section
32-5-161
Reflectorized military specialty plates--Annual decals--Permissible vehicles--Display.
Section
32-5-162
Number and design of military specialty plates--Requirements.
Section
32-5-163
Surrender of military specialty plates--Death of owner--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-164
Transfer of ownership of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-165
Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-166
Duplicate military specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.
Section
32-5-167
Emblem specialty plates listed.
Section
32-5-168
Eligibility for emblem specialty plates.
Section
32-5-168.1
State seal--Emblem set.
Section
32-5-168.2
State seal emblem fee--Motor vehicle fund.
Section
32-5-168.3
State seal emblem design.
Section
32-5-169
Reflectorized emblem specialty plates--Annual stickers--Permissible vehicles--Contents.
Section
32-5-170
Fee for emblem specialty plates.
Section
32-5-171
Transfer of ownership of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-172
Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit-- Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-173
Duplicate emblem specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.
Section
32-5-174
Retention time for emblem specialty plates.
Section
32-5-175
Application for emblem to be used on emblem specialty plate.
Section
32-5-176
General requirements for emblem specialty plates.
Section
32-5-177
Specific additional requirements for emblem specialty plates.
Section
32-5-178
Emblem specialty plates--Administration--Fees--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section
32-5-179
Special interest motor vehicle plates--Application.
Section
32-5-180
Design of special interest motor vehicle plates--Decals--Rear plates.
Section
32-5-181
Fees for special interest motor vehicle plates.
Section
32-5-182
Contents of application for special interest motor vehicle plate--Renewal.
Section
32-5-183
Misuse of special interest motor vehicle plate.
Section
32-5-184
Dignity sculpture special plates.
Section
32-5-185
Fee for <i>Dignity</i> sculpture plates.
Section
32-5-186
Lost, stolen, or mutilated <i>Dignity</i> sculpture plate.
Section
32-5-187
Electric bicycle exempt from chapter.
Section
32-5-188
Electric motor vehicle--Annual fee--Definitions.