The director may investigate and examine the books and records of any hospital service plan corporation, and may summon and examine under oath its officers, representatives, insurance producers, employees, or other persons in relation to the affairs, transactions, and conditions of the corporation.

The director shall conduct an examination of each corporation at least every five years pursuant to chapter 58-3, and the cost of the regular or other special examinations shall be borne by the corporation.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-40-17

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 21, § 20; SL 1994, ch 389, § 3; SL 2001, ch 286, § 224.