{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-32-6b-80","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 32-6B-80","heading":"Manufacturer or franchisor may not own or operate dealership--Exceptions.","body":"Except as otherwise provided by §§ 32-6B-79 to 32-6B-83, inclusive, no manufacturer or franchisor may directly or indirectly:\n(1) Own an interest in a vehicle dealer or dealership;\n(2) Operate or control a vehicle dealer or dealership; or\n(3) Act in the capacity of a vehicle dealer.\nThis section does not apply to a final stage manufacturer dealer.","path":["TITLE 32. MOTOR VEHICLES","CHAPTER 32-6B. REGULATION OF VEHICLE DEALERS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-6B-80","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"5ecc7537ef44b62112338f1042802e9491b3e23641d38e689fbeb9ab80a2e538","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-32-6b-79","next":"us-sd/sdcl-32-6b-81"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}