South Dakota § 32-5-176 - General requirements for emblem specialty plates.
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§ 32-5-176. General requirements for emblem specialty plates.
Any entity applying for an emblem to be used on an emblem specialty plate listed in § 32-5-167 shall meet the following general requirements:
(1) The primary activity or interest of the entity serves the community, contributes to the welfare of others, and is not offensive or discriminatory in its purpose, nature, activity, or name;
(2) The name and purpose of the entity does not promote any specific product or brand name that is provided for sale;
(3) The emblem of the entity does not promote a specific religion, faith, or anti-religious belief; and
(4) The application pursuant to § 32-5-175 and the emblem design must be approved by the department.
Source: SL 2014, ch 143, § 10.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 32-5-176 ("General requirements for emblem specialty plates.") 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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