South Dakota

32-6B-1. Definitions.

32-6B-1.1. Motor home defined.

32-6B-1.2. Recreational park trailer defined.

32-6B-1.3. Temporary special events lot defined.

32-6B-1.4. Temporary supplemental lot defined.

32-6B-2. Principal place of business defined.

32-6B-3. Sale on consignment--Contract required--Form.

32-6B-3.1. Sale on consignment prohibited for vehicle without statement of origin.

32-6B-3.2. Odometer reading required for consignment or auction--Violation a misdemeanor.

32-6B-3.3. Consignment or auction of vehicle with lien--Written consent and release by lien holder.

32-6B-3.4. Auction on consignment of older vehicle titled in another state.

32-6B-3.5. Auction on consignment of older motorcycle titled in another state.

32-6B-3.6. Sale of used motorcycles and off-road vehicles on consignment where dealer possesses state title or title from bordering state--Exception.

32-6B-4. License required--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-4.1. Brokering prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-5. Exemptions from licensing requirements.

32-6B-5.1. 32-6B-5.1. Repealed by SL 2019, ch 130, § 20.

32-6B-5.2. Permit for dealer licensed in another state to sell motorcycles at event.

32-6B-5.3. Permit for dealer licensed in another state to sell trailers at event.

32-6B-5.4. Permit for dealer licensed in another state to sell older vehicles and motorcycles on consignment at public auction.

32-6B-5.5. Permit for manufacturer to display trailers at event.

32-6B-5.6. Permit for manufacturer to display or demonstrate customized motor vehicle at event.

32-6B-5.7. Permit for sponsor to display customized motorcycles at event.

32-6B-6. Application required--Contents.

32-6B-7. Bond required--Amount--Term--Continuation certificate--Notification of payment or cancellation--Additional bond.

32-6B-7.1. Pooling of assets to satisfy bond requirements--Right, title, and interest in state--Termination--Notice of payment of claim--Replenishment of pool.

32-6B-7.2. Increase in dealer bond amount--Implementation.

32-6B-8. Dealer in new vehicles to maintain repair shop.

32-6B-9. Dealer in new vehicles to give bond to cover warranty obligations--Amount--Exemption.

32-6B-10. Manufacturer's contract or franchise prerequisite to license for dealer in new vehicles.

32-6B-11. Verification of application by department--Refusal to issue license.

32-6B-12. Classification of licenses--Issuance of license certificate.

32-6B-12.1. Low-speed vehicle retail sales.

32-6B-13. Fees for dealer's licenses--Disposition of fees.

32-6B-14. Dealer license--Annual review--Renewal notice--Suspension or revocation--Promulgation of Rules.

32-6B-15. Renewal application--Fees.

32-6B-16. Modification of license certificate--Display of license.

32-6B-17. Separate licenses--Requirement.

32-6B-18. Permission to change principal place of business within county.

32-6B-19. Supplemental licenses for supplemental lots within county--Exemptions.

32-6B-20. Books, records, and files to be kept--Inspection.

32-6B-20.1. Certificate kept at another dealership or at lending institution--Requirements--Notice.

32-6B-20.2. Offer to sell, sale, or exchange of vehicle without certificate of title allowed under specified circumstances.

32-6B-20.3. Agreement that dealer will satisfy lien by paying lienholder--Trade of vehicle or consignment agreement--Theft.

32-6B-20.4. Time period to satisfy lien after receipt of funds--Offering vehicle for sale prior to tender to lienholder.

32-6B-21. Issuance of dealer plates--Numbering--Fees--Return of plates--Misdemeanor.

32-6B-21.1. Mailing fees.

32-6B-22. Use of dealer plates--Transfer of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-22.1. Commercial motor vehicles licensed to dealers--Dealer 88 license plates--Return of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-22.2. Use of dealer 88 license plates--Transfer of plates.

32-6B-23. Issuance of motorcycle dealer and trailer dealer plates--Numbering--Display and use--Fees.

32-6B-24. Repossession of dealer plates.

32-6B-25. Use of vehicles bearing dealer's demonstration or in-transit permits--Time limitation--Issuance of permits for unauthorized purposes prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-26. Temporary license permit--Provision by dealer.

32-6B-27. Location of temporary license permit.

32-6B-28. Time for application for registration by owner--Inspection of documents by law enforcement officer.

32-6B-29. Restrictions on dealer use of temporary license permits--Renewal prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-30. Design of dealers' demonstration, in-transit and temporary license permits--Information required--Source of permits.

32-6B-31. 32-6B-31 to 32-6B-33. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 142, §§ 2 to 4.

32-6B-34. Dealer's car auction agency--Defined--Applicability of chapter--Additional provisions.

32-6B-35. Dealer's car auction agency--Bond requirements--Dealer's right of action--Liability of surety.

32-6B-35.1. Dealer's car auction agency--Announcement at sale when title denotes any brand or damage--Return of vehicle.

32-6B-36. Dealer's car auction agency--Vehicles acceptable for sale--Permitted purchasers--Unauthorized sale a misdemeanor.

32-6B-36.1. Dealer's car auction agency--Government-owned vehicles.

32-6B-36.2. 32-6B-36.2. Repealed by SL 2002, ch 152, § 3.

32-6B-36.3. Issuance of auction agency plates--Numbering--Fees--Return of plates--Misdemeanor.

32-6B-36.4. Use of agency plates--Transfer of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6B-37. Dealer's car auction agency--Records required.

32-6B-37.1. Public auction to keep records--Inspection by dealer appointed inspectors.

32-6B-38. Appointment of inspectors--Entry authorized--Complaints.

32-6B-39. Investigation of dealers--Authorized.

32-6B-40. 32-6B-40. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 162, § 8.

32-6B-41. Grounds for denial of license or application of provisions of §§ 32-6B-41.1 to 32-6B-41.6, inclusive.

32-6B-41.1. Cease and desist order for specified violations--Period of effectiveness.

32-6B-41.2. Cease and desist order--Request for hearing--Procedure.

32-6B-41.3. Finality of cease and desist order.

32-6B-41.4. Order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license upon failure to comply with cease and desist order--Deposit of monetary penalties.

32-6B-41.5. Contest of order--Procedure.

32-6B-41.6. Finality of order.

32-6B-41.7. Cease and desist order--Failure to comply--Penalty.

32-6B-42. Notification of surety of license denial, suspension or revocation.

32-6B-43. 32-6B-43, 32-6B-44. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 162, §§ 9, 10.

32-6B-45. Good cause required for franchisor termination, cancellation, nonrenewal, or change in competitive circumstances.

32-6B-46. 32-6B-46. Repealed by SL 2010, ch 156, § 6, eff. Mar. 9, 2010.

32-6B-47. When franchisor may establish additional vehicle dealership for same line-make--Hearing.

32-6B-48. Factors in determining cause for establishing additional franchise for same line-make.

32-6B-49. Factors which are not cause for termination or noncontinuance of franchise or for establishing additional franchise for same line-make.

32-6B-49.1. Terms or conditions not allowed in franchise agreement.

32-6B-50. Notice of intention to enter into additional franchise for same line-make.

32-6B-51. Copies of notice to be sent to franchisees and other interested persons.

32-6B-52. Objection to approval of notice--Time for filing written objection--Approval absent timely objection.

32-6B-53. Hearing on objection--Time and place--Notice--Continuance.

32-6B-54. Burden of proof at hearing.

32-6B-55. Hearing upon change of circumstances.

32-6B-56. Dealer's license not to be issued to franchisee absent compliance by franchisor.

32-6B-56.1. Trailer franchisees not subject to certain provisions.

32-6B-57. Sale by franchisor to franchisee at lower price than that charged to other franchisee prohibited--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor--Damages.

32-6B-58. Franchisor, component manufacturer or manufacturer--Warranty agreement fulfillment--Process--Right to audit.

32-6B-58.1. Franchisor, component manufacturer, or manufacturer--Separate warranty for an engine, transmission, or rear axle--Process--Right to audit.

32-6B-58.2. Manufacturer or component manufacturer--Charge back--Prohibited in certain circumstances.

32-6B-58.3. Manufacturer or component manufacturer--Charge back--Permitted in certain circumstances.

32-6B-59. Right of department to apply for injunction against violation of chapter.

32-6B-60. Adoption of rules.

32-6B-61. Schedule of compensation for warranty work.

32-6B-62. Trailer dealers exempt from certain liability insurance requirements.

32-6B-63. Regulation of advertising.

32-6B-64. Advertising defined.

32-6B-65. 32-6B-65. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 153, § 3.

32-6B-66. In-transit permits for certain trailer manufacturer's trailers.

32-6B-67. Promulgation of rules for in-transit permits for trailer manufacturer's trailers.

32-6B-68. Repealed

32-6B-69. Franchise agreement--Change of terms--Dealer rights.

32-6B-69.1. Audit by franchisor--Limitation--Exception.

32-6B-70. License required for certain activities--Violation as misdemeanor--Additional violations as felony.

32-6B-71. Vehicle dealership--Death of owner--Succession of interest.

32-6B-72. Succession--Refusal to honor.

32-6B-73. Notification of decision to transfer, assign, or sell franchise agreement or dealership--Notification as application for approval.

32-6B-74. Contents of notice.

32-6B-75. Manufacturer or franchisor to determine prospective transferee's qualification--Notice of decision--Statement of reasons for rejection.

32-6B-76. Approval may not be unreasonably withheld.

32-6B-77. Filing objection when application rejected.

32-6B-78. Transferee's qualification as sole issue in objection.

32-6B-79. Manufacturer defined.

32-6B-80. Manufacturer or franchisor may not own or operate dealership--Exceptions.

32-6B-81. Manufacturer or franchisor may own or operate for limited period--Conditions.

32-6B-82. Exceptions for the purpose of broadening diversity of dealer body.

32-6B-83. Extension of time period in 32-6B-81--Application--Limit.

32-6B-84. 32-6B-84. Repealed by SL 2010, ch 156, § 17, eff. Mar. 9, 2010.

32-6B-85. Civil action for injunction and damages.

32-6B-86. Applicability of SL 2010, ch 156 amendments.

32-6B-87. Dealers permitted to lease space in common area of shopping mall for displaying new vehicles--Restrictions--Exception.

32-6B-88. Off-road vehicle dealer--Special event permit--Requirements--Application--Display.

32-6B-89. Licensed dealer permitted to take vehicle to adjoining county for demonstration.

32-6C-1. "Snowmobile dealer" defined.

32-6C-2. License required--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6C-3. Application required--Contents.

32-6C-4. Bond required--Amount--Term--Continuation certificate--Notification of payment or cancellation--Additional bond.

32-6C-4.1. Increase in dealer bond amount--Implementation.

32-6C-5. Dealer license--Fee--Renewal--Disposition of fees.

32-6C-5.1. Sale on consignment--Contract required--Form.

32-6C-5.2. Sale on consignment prohibited for snowmobile without statement of origin.

32-6C-6. Books, records, and files to be kept--Inspection.

32-6C-6.1. Offer to sell, sale, or exchange of snowmobile without certificate of title allowed under specified circumstances.

32-6C-6.2. Agreement that dealer will satisfy lien by paying lienholder--Trade of snowmobile or consignment agreement--Theft.

32-6C-6.3. Time period to satisfy lien after receipt of funds--Offering snowmobile for sale prior to tender to lienholder.

32-6C-7. Issuance of dealer plates--Fees--Disposition of fees--Numbering of plates.

32-6C-7.1. Mailing fees.

32-6C-8. Use of dealer plates--Display--Transfer of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6C-9. Use of vehicles bearing dealer's demonstration permits--Time limitation--Issuance of permits for unauthorized purposes prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6C-10. Temporary license permit--Restrictions on use--Renewal or alteration prohibited--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-6C-11. Dealer inspectors.

32-6C-12. Investigation of dealers.

32-6C-13. 32-6C-13. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 162, § 18.

32-6C-14. Grounds for denial of license or application of provisions of §§ 32-6C-14.1 to 32-6C-41.6, inclusive.

32-6C-14.1. Cease and desist order for specified violations--Period of effectiveness.

32-6C-14.2. Hearing on question of whether violations occurred--Procedures.

32-6C-14.3. Finality of cease and desist order.

32-6C-14.4. Order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license upon failure to comply with cease and desist order--Deposit of monetary penalties.

32-6C-14.5. Hearing to contest order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license--Procedures.

32-6C-14.6. Finality of order to pay fine or suspend or revoke license.

32-6C-15. 32-6C-15, 32-6C-16. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 162, §§ 19, 20.

32-6C-17. Adoption of rules--Administration by local officials.

32-6D-1. Definitions.

32-6D-2. Notice of nonconforming condition--Timeliness--Obligation to repair.

32-6D-3. Replacement of irreparable vehicle--Refund.

32-6D-4. Allowance for use of vehicle offset against monetary recovery.

32-6D-5. Reasonable attempts to correct nonconforming condition.

32-6D-6. Civil action against manufacturer.

32-6D-7. Affirmative defenses to claim against manufacturer.

32-6D-8. Attorney fees.

32-6D-9. Resale of returned vehicle.

32-6D-10. Liability of dealer.

32-6D-11. Time limit for action.

32-6E-1. Definition of terms.

32-6E-2. Termination of franchise--Hearing.

32-6E-3. Determination of cause for termination of franchise.

32-6E-4. Additional franchises of same line/make--Public interest--Hearing.

32-6E-5. Determination of cause for additional franchises of same line/make.

32-6E-6. Nonconsiderations for termination of franchises or additional same line/make franchises.

32-6E-7. Impermissible conditions of franchise.

32-6E-8. Franchisor's notice of franchise termination or addition of same line/make franchises.

32-6E-9. Notice to franchisee--Interested parties.

32-6E-10. Objection to approval of notice.

32-6E-11. Hearing on timely objection to approval of notice.

32-6E-12. Hearing on objection to notice--Franchisor's burden of proof.

32-6E-13. Hearing to determine change in circumstances sufficient to support dealership.

32-6E-14. Violation of chapter.