South Dakota Codified Laws 32-3-30.1. Odometer information on certificate–Required on sale–Falsification as felony
Each certificate of title issued by the department for a motor vehicle equipped with an odometer shall contain odometer disclosure information which complies with the provisions of the Truth in Mileage Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-579) as amended as of December 4, 2015.
Upon the sale or trade–in of a motor vehicle, the owner, seller, or auctioneer shall accurately complete the odometer disclosure information contained on the vehicle’s title document and, if applicable, the secured power of attorney before surrendering or transferring the title. It is a Class 6 felony to falsify any information contained within the odometer disclosure statement. The department may refuse to transfer the title or issue a new title if the owner, seller, or auctioneer does not complete the odometer disclosure information on the vehicle title.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 felony | up to 2 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-3-30.1
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
Source: SL 1978, ch 222, § 1; SL 1985, ch 238, § 4; SL 1988, ch 236, § 8; SL 1989, ch 257, § 31; SL 1990, ch 230, § 2; SL 1993, ch 219, § 2; SL 2021, ch 125, § 3.