South Carolina § 56-2-3020 - Mopeds of nonresidents.
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§ 56-2-3020. Mopeds of nonresidents.
(A) A privately owned and operated moped of a nonresident, otherwise subject to registration and license as provided by this chapter, may be operated within this State without being registered and licensed provided that the moped:
(1) is duly registered or licensed in the state, territory, district, or country of residence of the owner; and
(2) has displayed or issued a valid registration, registration card, license plate or decal, or other indicia satisfactorily evidencing compliance with the requirements of the owner's home jurisdiction.
(B) The moped of a nonresident must be registered and licensed pursuant to this chapter upon the earlier of a nonresident's:
(1) establishment of domicile in this State; or
(2) operation of the moped in this State for an accumulated period exceeding one hundred and eighty days.
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 89 (H.3247), SECTION 10, eff November 19, 2018.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 56-2-3020 ("Mopeds of nonresidents.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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