S.D. Admin. R. 61:24:03:01 - Maintenance of principal place of business
A dealer licensed by the department shall at all times maintain a principal place of business as defined in SDCL 32-6B-2, 32-7A-2, and 32-7B-21. To be considered to maintain a principal place of business, the licensed dealer must be open for business on a continuing basis with normal business hours posted in a conspicuous place in view of the public.
A telephone number in the name of the business must be listed in either the white or yellow pages. A telephone answering machine may be used to increase accessibility.
The dealer must show proof of compliance with all state and local zoning, building codes, and land use ordinances by means of photographs, letters, and affidavits.
The principal place of business must have separate office space for conducting business if more than one business occupies the structure.
A business temporarily closed must conspicuously display notification in public view at the established place of business. Written notice must be sent to the department 30 days in advance of temporary closing. An address or telephone number where the owner may be contacted must be included in the notice.
Notes
General Authority: SDCL 32-6B-60, 32-7B-20.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-6B-2, 32-6B-60, 32-7A-2, 32-7B-21, 32-7B-22.
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