Any person who makes a false statement or representation, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact in order to obtain a commercial learner’s permit or commercial driver license is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and is subject to at least a one year suspension or disqualification of that person’s license and privileges. Each false statement or representation or failure to disclose a material fact constitutes a separate offense.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-12A-33

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

Source: SL 2001, ch 171, § 113; SL 2015, ch 168, § 28.