State of South Dakota
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EIGHTY-EIGHTH SESSION
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY, 2013
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400U0223
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SENATE BILL NO. 45
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Introduced by: The Committee on Transportation at the request of the Department of Public
Safety
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FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to permit certain persons to renew an operator's license, a
motorcycle operator's license, or nondriver identification card without appearing in person
at a driver license exam site.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Section 1. That § 32-12-1 be amended to read as follows:
32-12-1. For purposes of this chapter, terms are defined in § 32-14-1. Terms used in this
chapter mean:
(1) "Driver license," a document issued by a state or jurisdiction to an individual that
authorizes the individual to drive a motor vehicle, including an operator's license,
motorcycle operator's license, restricted minor's permit, motorcycle restricted minor's
permit, instruction permit, motorcycle instruction permit, and temporary permit;
(2) "Operator's license," any document issued by a state or jurisdiction to an individual
that bestows full driving privileges upon the individual; and
(3)
"Personally identifiable information," any information that can be used to distinguish
or trace an individual's identity, such as name, social security number, or driver
license or nondriver identification card number; and
(4) "Principal residence," the location where a person currently resides even if at a
temporary address.
Section 2. That chapter 32-12 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as
follows:
Any person who holds a valid South Dakota operator's license, motorcycle operator's
license, or nondriver identification card that meets the requirements of this chapter and 6 C.F.R.
Part 37, as amended to January 1, 2013, may apply for renewal by mail or electronic renewal
once in any ten year period if:
(1) The applicant is a citizen or national of the United States or is an alien who has
permanent resident status;
(2) The applicant has not had a material change in any personally identifiable
information as defined in § 32-12-1. A change of address of principal residence does
not constitute a material change;
(3) The applicant is not applying for reinstatement after a suspension, revocation,
disqualification, or cancellation;
(4) The applicant submits two forms of proof of current address;
(5) The applicant submits an affidavit signed by a licensed optometrist or
ophthalmologist that supplies proof that the applicant has adequate eyesight; and
(6) The applicant has complied with all other provisions of this chapter and is eligible
for renewal by mail or electronic renewal as determined by the Department of Public
Safety.
Section 3. That chapter 32-12 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as
follows:
The secretary of the Department of Public Safety may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter
1-26, on medical and vision standards, presentment of documents, application deadlines, and
fees relating to the renewal by mail or electronic renewal of an operator's license, motorcycle
operator's license, or nondriver identification card under the provisions of this chapter.