South Dakota § 49-28-33 - Rules governing motor carriers--Promulgation--Conformity with federal rules.
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§ 49-28-33. Rules governing motor carriers--Promulgation--Conformity with federal rules.
The department may pursuant to chapter 1-26 adopt rules to establish uniform procedures for the administration of the provisions of this chapter. Rules may be adopted by the department governing motor carriers in the following areas:
(1) Filing information and reports; and
(2) Registration and identification when performing interstate operations within the state.
The Director of the Division of Highway Patrol may promulgate reasonable rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to promote safety of operations, standards, and safety of equipment. The rules shall conform as nearly as possible with the rules and regulations for safety of operations and equipment adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Chapter 311 as amended through January 1, 2005.
Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0403; SL 1981, ch 334, § 12; SL 1983, ch 335, § 29; SL 1984, ch 308; SL 1986, ch 22, § 14; SL 1995, ch 259, § 25; SL 1999, ch 223, § 2; SL 2006, ch 234, § 3.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 49-28-33 ("Rules governing motor carriers--Promulgation--Conformity with federal rules.") 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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