South Dakota § 32-30-10 - Confiscation of license plates upon conviction for violation of special privileges.

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§ 32-30-10. Confiscation of license plates upon conviction for violation of special privileges.

Upon conviction of any offense involving a violation of the special privilege conferred by § 32-30-11.1 upon holders of the distinctive license plates issued under subdivision 32-5-157(2), a magistrate or judge trying the case may, as a part of any penalty imposed, confiscate the distinctive license plates provided in subdivision 32-5-157(2), and return the license plates to the Department of Revenue together with a certified copy of the imposed sentence.

Source: SL 1955, ch 192, § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 41.0512; SL 1992, ch 228, § 4; SL 2014, ch 142, § 36.

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

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Section 32-30-10 ("Confiscation of license plates upon conviction for violation of special privileges.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. 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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