CHAPTER 160

(HB 1034)

Motor vehicle dealer investigation by
Department of Revenue and Regulation, procedure revised.


         ENTITLED, An Act to  revise certain provisions regarding the investigation of vehicle dealers.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:

     Section  1.  That § 32-6B-39 be amended to read as follows:

     32-6B-39.   In each calendar year, the The department may make at least one investigation of dealers investigate any dealer licensed under this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining any violation of this chapter or chapters 32-3 to 32-5, inclusive. The investigation shall include an inspection of the principal place of business, supplemental lots, and any books, records, or files required by the department. An examination of titles and vehicles owned or offered for sale by the dealer shall also be conducted.

     Section  2.  That § 32-6C-12 be amended to read as follows:

     32-6C-12.   In each calendar year, the The department may make at least one investigation of dealers investigate any dealer licensed under this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining any violation of this chapter or chapter 32-20A and chapters 32-3 to 32-5, inclusive. The investigation shall include an inspection of the principal place of business, supplemental lots, and any books, records, or files required by the department. An examination of titles and vehicles owned or offered for sale by the dealer shall also be conducted.

     Section  3.  That § 32-7A-19 be amended to read as follows:

     32-7A-19.   In each calendar year, the The department shall make at least one investigation of dealers may investigate any dealer licensed under this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining any violation of this chapter or chapters 32-3 to 32-7A, inclusive. The investigation shall include an inspection of the principal place of business, supplemental lots, and any books, records, or files required by the department. An examination of titles and manufactured homes or mobile homes owned or offered for sale by the dealer shall also be conducted.

     Section  4.  That § 32-7B-15 be amended to read as follows:

     32-7B-15.   In each calendar year, the The department may make at least one investigation of dealers investigate any dealer licensed under this chapter for the purpose of ascertaining any violation of this chapter, chapters 32-3-to 32-5B, inclusive, or chapter 42-8. The investigation shall include an inspection of the principal place of business, supplemental lots, and any books, records, or files required by the department. An examination of titles and vehicles owned or offered for sale by the dealer shall also be conducted.



     Signed February 18, 2005
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