Motor carrier status as question of fact

Whether or not a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is operated by a motor carrier within the meaning of subdivisions 49-28-1(7) and (8) is a question of fact to be determined by the department. Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0401 (9); SL 1939, ch 173 ; SL 1949, ch 168 ; SL 1950 (SS), ch 10 ; SL 1953, ch 236 ; SL 1955, ch 178 ; SL 1985, ch 374 , § 4; SL 1995, ch 259 , § 2; SL 2006, ch 234 , § 2.