S.D. Codified Laws § 32-3-30
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Certificate to show chain of title--Exceptions
Official statutory text
Except as provided in §§ 32-3-6 , 32-3-24 , and 32-3-32 , every motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer certificate of title, upon transfer of ownership, shall contain a complete record showing the chain of title of such motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer from the owner named on the front of the title to and including the applicant presenting the same as evidence of ownership and applying for a new certificate of title.
Source: SL 1955, ch 193, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.0203-1; SL 1965, ch 186, § 4; SL 1988, ch 236, § 7; SL 1989, ch 257, § 30.
Source: SL 1955, ch 193, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.0203-1; SL 1965, ch 186, § 4; SL 1988, ch 236, § 7; SL 1989, ch 257, § 30.
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