If a firefighter is discharged, or retires with less than ten years of service, the firefighter must surrender the special number plates identifying the person as a firefighter. The special plates must be surrendered to the secretary, who shall make the necessary changes in the registration file. A firefighter may retain the special number plates if the plates are removed from the vehicle and the secretary is made aware that the firefighter is replacing the plates. The firefighter shall obtain regular number plates.
SDCL 32-5-120