Changes to Existing Law

Reflectorized emblem specialty plates--Annual stickers-- Permissible vehicles--Display. All emblem specialty plates shall be reflectorized and validated with a sticker each year in the same manner as a noncommercial license plate. Emblem specialty plates may only be used on automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans licensed pursuant to § 32-5-6, motorcycles licensed pursuant to § 32-5-9, or pickup trucks licensed pursuant to § 32-5- 6.3. Emblem specialty plates shall be displayed in accordance with § 32-5-98. The plate shall bear a design of George Washington's face as depicted on Mount Rushmore upon approval by the Department of Revenue.

Fee for emblem specialty plates. If the emblem specialty plates are requested at the time of initial application for title and registration of the vehicle, no additional fees are charged for the plates above the costs involved in registering the motor vehicle. If the emblem specialty plates are requested later or if the motor vehicle has current South Dakota plates, the owner shall surrender the current plates and pay a ten dollar fee for the emblem specialty plates. A fee of ten dollars shall be assessed for each emblem plate set purchased. All fees collected under this section shall be placed in the license plate revolving fund. 21