South Dakota Codified Laws 58-5-85. Domestic insurers–Management and exclusive agency contracts, filing with and approval by director–Violation as misdemeanor
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No domestic insurer shall make or participate in any contract whereby any person is granted or is to enjoy in fact the management of the insurer to the substantial exclusion of its board of directors, or to have the controlling or preemptive right to produce substantially all insurance business for the insurer, unless the contract is filed with and approved by the director of the Division of Insurance. Violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-5-85
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Insurance business: includes the transaction of all matters pertaining to a contract of insurance, both before and after the effectuation of that contract, and all matters arising out of that contract or any claim thereunder. See South Dakota Codified Laws 58-1-2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 16, § 23 (1); SL 1978, ch 359, § 2.