Noem signs executive order affecting expired driver licenses and COVID-19 vaccine administration

Today (Feb. 5, 2021), Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order regarding license and permit knowledge tests and to authorize dentists to aid in vaccine distribution.

Executive Order 2021-04:

• Provides a 180-day grace period waiving the knowledge test requirement when individuals renew their expired licenses and permits. This only applies to individuals who allowed their license or permit to lapse between the dates of March 13, 2020 and December 30, 2020;
• Allows dentists with experience giving injections to administer vaccines for COVID-19.