If the Monthly Average of the Composite Yield on Seasoned Corporate Bonds is no longer published by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or if the NAIC determines that the Monthly Average of the Composite Yield on Seasoned Corporate Bonds as published by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., is no longer appropriate for the determination of the reference interest rate, then an alternative method for determination of the reference interest rate, which is adopted by the NAIC and approved by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 by the director, may be substituted.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-26-74

  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC

Source: SL 1995, ch 284, § 30; SL 2015, ch 254, § 16.