exempt a volunteer firefighter from certain motor vehicle registration fees.

HB 1203 (South Dakota) exempts active volunteer firefighters from certain motor vehicle license fees. It allows qualifying residents to apply for a fee exemption on one noncommercial vehicle (car, truck, or van) by submitting a fire department chief’s certification confirming their active volunteer status. The exemption must be renewed annually and does not cover excise tax on vehicle purchases or specialty plate costs. This directly affects South Dakota volunteer firefighters seeking to reduce vehicle registration expenses.