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Section 32-9-1 – Definitions.

32-9-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Compensation,” the charge imposed upon motor carriers in consideration of the unusual use of the public highways in this state by such motor carriers; (2)”Compensation certificate,” the certificate issued upon application by a motor carrier, as defined in §§32-9-2 and 32-9-3, showing authority to use and payment […]

Section 32-9-2 – Motor carrier defined.

32-9-2. Motor carrier defined. Except as provided in §32-9-3, the term, motor carrier, when used in this chapter means any person, copartnership, corporation, or limited liability company owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining a commercial vehicle. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0422; SL 1943, ch 160; SL 1953, ch 238; SL 1957, ch 230; SL 1977, ch 249, […]

Section 32-9-3 – Exceptions from definitions of motor carrier and commercial vehicle.

32-9-3. Exceptions from definitions of motor carrier and commercial vehicle. For the purposes of this chapter, the following do not come within the definition of motor carriers or commercial vehicles if used in intrastate operations: (1)A motor vehicle registered in South Dakota used to carry private business property of five hundred pounds or less; (2)A […]

Section 32-9-3.1 – Fee required of harvest vehicle–Permit–Violation as misdemeanor.

32-9-3.1. Fee required of harvest vehicle–Permit–Violation as misdemeanor. Any motor vehicle or trailer owned and operated by a resident or a nonresident engaged in the harvest of agricultural products may be operated upon the highways, roads, and streets of this state upon payment of a seventy-five dollar fee. Payment of the fee shall be evidenced […]