(A) A privately owned and operated moped of a nonresident, otherwise subject to registration and license as provided by this chapter, may be operated within this State without being registered and licensed provided that the moped:
(1) is duly registered or licensed in the state, territory, district, or country of residence of the owner; and
(2) has displayed or issued a valid registration, registration card, license plate or decal, or other indicia satisfactorily evidencing compliance with the requirements of the owner's home jurisdiction.
(B) The moped of a nonresident must be registered and licensed pursuant to this chapter upon the earlier of a nonresident's:
(1) establishment of domicile in this State; or
(2) operation of the moped in this State for an accumulated period exceeding one hundred and eighty days.
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 89 (H.3247), Section 10, eff November 19, 2018.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 2 - Specialized Vehicles
Section 56-2-100. Conditions for operation on street or highway.
Section 56-2-105. Golf cart permit and the operation of a golf cart.
Section 56-2-110. Driver's license and registration card.
Section 56-2-120. Title requirement; title applications by nonresidents; license plates.
Section 56-2-130. Dealer licensing.
Section 56-2-3000. Valid moped operator's license required.
Section 56-2-3010. Moped registration required; special moped license plates; insurance; taxes.
Section 56-2-3020. Mopeds of nonresidents.
Section 56-2-3030. Application for registration and licensing of mopeds.
Section 56-2-3040. Application requirements.
Section 56-2-3050. Title issued with moped registration.
Section 56-2-3070. Moped operation.
Section 56-2-3080. Requirements for selling, leasing, or renting mopeds; penalties.
Section 56-2-3090. Law governing operation of mopeds posted in seller's place of business.
Section 56-2-3100. Moped seller not required to obtain motor vehicle dealer's license.