South Dakota Codified Laws 58-5-95. Director’s consent required for removal of records or assets from state–Unauthorized removal or concealment as felony
Removal of all or a material part of the records or assets of a domestic insurer from this state except pursuant to a plan of merger or consolidation approved by the director under this title, or for such reasonable purposes and periods of time as may be approved by the director in writing in advance of such removal, or concealment of such records or assets or material part thereof from the director, is prohibited. Any person who removes or attempts to remove such records or assets or such material part thereof from the home office or other place of business or of safekeeping of the insurer in this state with the intent to remove the same from this state, or who conceals or attempts to conceal the same from the director, in violation of this section, is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
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 5 felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 58-5-95
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- State: when used in context signifying a jurisdiction other than the State of South Dakota, a state, the District of Columbia, a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States of America, or a province of the Dominion of Canada. See South Dakota Codified Laws 58-1-2
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 16, § 24 (3); SL 1978, ch 359, § 4.