32-7A-3. License required--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

No person may engage in the business, either exclusively or in addition to any other occupation, of selling or manufacturing mobile homes or manufactured homes, new or used, or shall offer to sell, solicit, or advertise the sale of mobile homes or manufactured homes, new or used, without first having acquired a license to do so. Any violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Any subsequent violation that occurs within two years from any violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The licensing requirements of this section do not apply to any regulated lenders as that term is defined in § 54-3-14, any insurance company authorized to do business in this state, or any financing institution as defined in and licensed pursuant to chapter 54-4 that acquires mobile homes or manufactured homes as an incident to its regular business.

Source: SL 1984, ch 223, § 3; SL 1986, ch 251, § 3; SL 2014, ch 137, § 7.



SDLRC - Codified Law 32-7A-3 - License required--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-7A-3.1. Supplemental license for auxiliary or supplemental lots--Exemption for temporary locations.

Any person licensed under this chapter, who sells manufactured homes or mobile homes at locations other than the principal place of business, shall obtain a supplemental license for each auxiliary or supplemental lot not contiguous to the location for which the original license is issued. Any supplemental lot shall be located within the county of the principal place of business of the licensee and shall meet local zoning codes or ordinances. Any manufactured home or mobile home located on an auxiliary lot shall meet local zoning codes or ordinances. Any auxiliary lot may be located outside of the county of principal place of business of the licensee. No supplemental license is required if one or more licensed dealers wish to display their manufactured homes or mobile homes at a temporary location as identified in § 32-7A-3.2.

Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 4; SL 1998, ch 183, § 2.



SDLRC - Codified Law 32-7A-3 - License required--Exceptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-7A-3.2. Temporary locations for certain purposes--Time limit--Zoning and building requirements.

A licensed dealer may use a location other than the principal place of business or supplemental lots where he may conduct business for a period of time not to exceed ten consecutive days for a specific purpose such as fairs, farm and home shows, auctions, shopping center promotions, or tent sales. Such locations shall meet all local zoning and building codes for the type of business being conducted.

Source: SL 1986, ch 251, § 5.