Beginning January 1, 2020, any person who manufacturers or distributes an electric bicycle in this state shall permanently affix to the electric bicycle a label that contains the following information:

(1) The designated class of the electric bicycle;

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 32-20B-10

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

(2) The maximum assisted speed of the electric bicycle; and

(3) The wattage of the electric bicycle’s motor.

If a person makes a modification to the electric bicycle that affects the bicycle’s maximum speed, or manner of propulsion, the person shall amend the label required by this section to accurately reflect the required information.

Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 2019, ch 135, § 2.