South Dakota § 32-12A-20.2 - Veteran designation on license or permit--Requirements.

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§ 32-12A-20.2. Veteran designation on license or permit--Requirements.

A designation that the licensee is a veteran must be indicated on a commercial driver license or a commercial learner's permit issued pursuant to this chapter if the licensee or permit holder:

(1)    Is a veteran as defined in § 33A-1-1;

(2)    Has requested the designation on the license or permit; and

(3)    Has provided proof of the veteran's military service and honorable discharge by submitting to the department:

(a)    A certificate signed by a county veterans service officer on a form prescribed by the Department of Veterans Affairs;

(b)    National Guard Form NGB-22;

(c)    A Uniformed Services Identification card;

(d)    United States military Form DD-2;

(e)    United States military Form DD-2A; or

(f)    United States military Form DD-214.

Source: SL 2012, ch 167, § 5; SL 2015, ch 168, § 17; SL 2025, ch 127, § 1.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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