South Dakota § 32-36-2 - Definition of terms.

§ 32-36-2. Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1)    "Abandoned motor vehicle," any motor vehicle left on a public street or highway or left on private property without the permission of the landowner or tenant;

(2)    "Impounded vehicle," any motor vehicle removed or caused to be removed from a public highway pursuant to § 32-30-19;

(3)    "Junk motor vehicle," any motor vehicle that has been placed on the property of a recognized junk dealer for the purposes of salvage;

(4)    "Motor vehicle," automobile, boat as defined by § 32-3A-2, house trailer, moped as defined by § 32-3-1, motor truck, motorcycle, off-road vehicle as defined by § 32-20-1, snowmobile as defined by § 32-20A-1, trailer as defined by § 32-3-1, and all vehicles propelled by power other than muscular power, but not a:

(a)    Engine;

(b)    Farm wagon;

(c)    Road roller;

(d)    Traction engine; or

(e)    Vehicle that runs only on rails or tracks;

(5)    "Removal agency," any public body, or private or nonprofit organization, authorized to remove and salvage abandoned and junk motor vehicles and other scrap metals. A removal agency may be authorized by chapter 32-30 to remove vehicles, may be hired or appointed by a public body, or may be in the business of removing or salvaging vehicles; and

(6)    "Scrap metals," waste or refuse metals that have been in actual use and have been abandoned and are fit only to be remanufactured or recycled.

Source: SL 1972, ch 197, § 2; SL 1985, ch 268, § 1; SL 1987, ch 245, § 1; SL 1988, ch 270, § 1; SL 1998, ch 195, § 3; SL 2025, ch 132, § 1.