An Act to modify the design of license plates to include the state motto.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 32-5-88 be AMENDED:

32-5-88. The number plates authorized by § 32-5-82 may must have impressed thereon, in addition to the words and numerals set forth in § 32-5-84, the motto of this state, Under God the People Rule, and a replica of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial sculptured figures; provided, that such the replica can be reproduced on a motor vehicle license plate so as to be easily discernible, and shall be is satisfactory as to the cost and feasibility thereof to the Governor, secretary of revenue, and warden of the state penitentiary. Any change to the number plate design must be implemented during the next license plate reissue under § 32-5-83.

Section 2. That § 32-5-169 be AMENDED:

32-5-169. All emblem specialty plates shall must be reflectorized and validated with a sticker each year in the same manner as a noncommercial license plate. The emblem specialty plates shall read, Place Approved Emblem Here, to designate where the emblem shall must be placed on the plate. Emblem specialty plates may only be used on automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans licensed pursuant to § 32-5-6, or motorcycles licensed pursuant to § 32-5-9, or pickup trucks licensed pursuant to § 32-5-6.3. Emblem specialty plates shall must be displayed in accordance with § 32-5-98. The plate must have impressed the motto of this state, Under God the People Rule. The plate shall must bear a design of George Washington's face as depicted on Mount Rushmore upon approval by the Department of Revenue. Any change to the emblem specialty plate design will be implemented during the next license plate reissue under § 32-5-83.