It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person operating a motor vehicle under the provisions of this chapter to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of this state who does not have in his possession registration cards evidencing full and proper licensing of that particular vehicle in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-10-34

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

Source: SL 1966, ch 140; SL 1972, ch 177; SL 1988, ch 251, § 13.