An Act to modify requirements for off-road vehicle dealers at special events.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 32-6B-88 be AMENDED:

32-6B-88. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, an off-road vehicle dealer is not required to purchase a permit or license to attend any two-day seven-day temporary special event location in the county or adjoining the county the dealer is located in outside the county where the dealer's principal place of business is located, provided no other dealer representing the same franchise is located in the county where the event is held. The off-road dealer must be licensed in this state. Any fees or taxes imposed by this title do not apply to any off-road vehicle dealer attending any two-day seven-day temporary special event location pursuant to this section a vehicle dealer licensed under this chapter may apply to the department for a special permit to sell or offer to sell an off-road vehicle at an event located outside the county where the dealer’s principal place of business is located, if:

(1) The event does not exceed seven days;

(2) The dealer has a franchise for the off-road vehicle; and

(3) No dealer in the county where the event is located has a franchise for the same make of the off-road vehicle.

The dealer shall apply for the permit on a form provided by the department. The dealer shall submit the application to the department at least twenty days before the event. If the application satisfies the requirements of this section, the department shall issue a special permit to the dealer. The dealer is not required to pay a fee for the permit.

The dealer shall prominently display the permit during the event.