Any owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state and who has complied with all of the laws of this state in relation to the registration of a motor vehicle may receive plates bearing a special design depicting the Dignity sculpture upon approval of the design by the Department of Revenue and the artist. The special license plates shall be issued only upon proof of payment of the current registration fees. The special plates shall be in lieu of the regular number plates issued for the motor vehicle pursuant to § 32-5-98. Annual renewal of these special plates shall be in accordance with the general provisions of this chapter.
SDCL 32-5-184