South Dakota Codified Laws 32-5B-9. Information to be presented by new owner of vehicle–Falsification as felony
The new owner of a motor vehicle, or with written authorization, any other person as defined by subdivision 2-14-2(18) on behalf of and as the agent for the new owner, shall present to the county treasurer in the county of the new owner’s residence the manufacturer’s or importer’s statement or certificate of origin or the assigned certificate of title and a properly endorsed motor vehicle purchaser’s certificate. The motor vehicle purchaser’s certificate shall be on a form to be furnished by the Department of Revenue through the county treasurer’s office. The certificate shall contain a complete description of the motor vehicle, the owner’s name and address, the previous owner’s name and address, the full purchase price as defined by § 32-5B-4 and how computed, the trade-in allowance and description of the trade, if any, and any other relevant information the Department of Revenue may require. However, for a motor vehicle licensed and registered pursuant to chapter 32-10, the manufacturer’s or importer’s statement or certificate of origin or an assigned certificate of title and a properly endorsed motor vehicle purchaser’s certificate shall be presented to the Department of Revenue. Any person who intentionally falsifies information on the certificate is guilty of a Class 6 felony.
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 32-5B-9
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1985, ch 241, § 4; SL 2000, ch 141, § 2; SL 2004, ch 17, § 81; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), § 161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.