The Department of Public Safety may not issue any license under this chapter to any person who is under the age of sixteen years, except that the department may issue a restricted minor's permit, motorcycle restricted minor's permit, instruction permit, or motorcycle instruction permit as provided in §§ 32-12-11 to 32-12-15, inclusive, 32-12-11.1, and 32-12-12.1, to any person who is at least fourteen years of age.

Source: SL 1959, ch 261 , § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 44.03B03 (1); SL 2001, ch 171 , § 30; SL 2003, ch 272 , § 23.