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HB 1298 to define a sell-it-yourself lot.

State of South Dakota  
SEVENTY-THIRD SESSION
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY,  1998
 

555B0800  
HOUSE BILL   NO.     1298  

        Introduced by: Representative Napoli and Senator Rounds  

         FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to require certain operators selling vehicles at a sell-it-yourself lot to obtain a license.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
     Section  1.  That chapter 32-6B be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:
     No sell-it-yourself lot operator may engage in the following business activities concerning any vehicle on a sell-it-yourself lot premises, unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:
             (1)    Sell, offer to sell, or negotiate the sale of any vehicle;
             (2)    Buy, offer to buy, or negotiate the purchase of any vehicle;
             (3)    Make any comments about the appearance, condition, or reputation of any vehicle;
             (4)    Communicate the name, address, or phone number of the owner of any vehicle to a potential customer. However, the ownership information can be provided to a potential customer by means of a sign placed in or on the vehicle by its owner;
             (5)    Advertise a vehicle in any manner either as part of a group or individually, or as an agent for the owner;
             (6)    Authorize the test drive of any vehicle; or
             (7)    Take possession of the keys of a vehicle for any purpose.
    A sell-it-yourself lot operator who engages in a business activity prohibited by this section without being licensed in accordance with this chapter is guilty of a Class 6 felony.