SDCL § 32-9-44.1: Failure to surrender suspended, revoked or canceled plate or certificate as misdemeanor--Assistance by peace officers.

It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for any carrier to fail or refuse to surrender to the Department of Revenue upon its lawful demand any commercial motor vehicle license plate or certificate which has been suspended, revoked or canceled. If any person shall fail to return the commercial motor vehicle certificate or license to the secretary of revenue after lawful demand, the secretary shall forthwith direct any peace officer to secure possession thereof and return it to the secretary.