S.D. Codified Laws § 22-30A-42

Demand for payment from motor vehicle owner for motor fuel received--Content of notice

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Fin-Ag, Inc. v. Pipestone Livestock Auction Market, Inc. (2008)

Most recently applied in Fin-Ag, Inc. v. Pipestone Livestock Auction Market, Inc. (June 2008)

Source: SL 2005, ch 121, § 3.

A motor fuel retailer may, within thirty days of the occurrence, demand payment from the motor vehicle owner for the motor fuel received by sending a notice by certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall be prescribed by the Department of Public Safety and include the following information:

(1) The name, address, and license plate number of the motor vehicle owner;

(2) Date the act occurred;

(3) Type of motor fuel;

(4) The unpaid dollar amount;

(5) The service charge;

(6) A citation of §§ 22-30A-40 and 22-30A-43; and

(7) The employee's and employer's signature.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.