HB1283 — Changes to Existing Law | SD Legislature Tracker

NEW SECTION added to Chapter 32-5

A nonresident, or dependent of a nonresident, who is currently serving in this state on active duty in the armed forces of the United States may apply to the Department of Revenue for an exemption from license fees applicable to any noncommercial automobile, pickup truck, or van licensed in this state pursuant to § 32-5-6. To qualify for the exemption under this section, the applicant must submit, together with the application for registration, a copy of the military orders or other documentation showing that the applicant is a nonresident, or the dependent of a nonresident, who is stationed in this state while on active duty in the armed forces of the United States. The county treasurer shall record any exemption approved under this section and provide the information to the Department of Revenue. The qualifying applicant may obtain the exemption for one motor vehicle. The exemption may be renewed annually and does not include the additional cost of any specialty plate provided for in chapter 32-5. Nothing in this section exempts the applicant from paying the excise tax required in § 32-5B-1 on the purchase price of any motor vehicle. 20