South Dakota Codified Laws 58-8-4. Acceptance of advertising without proof of authority to do business in state asmisdemeanor
No person may accept for publication or printing any newspaper, magazine, or other periodical, or for radio or television broadcasting in this state, any advertisement or other notice, either directly or indirectly setting forth the advantages of or soliciting business for any insurer, insurance producer, or other person, unless the publisher holds a certificate to the effect that the insurer, insurance producer, or other person named therein is authorized to transact insurance business in this state for the current license year. The certificate shall be issued by the director without cost to any person applying therefor.
Any 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 58-8-4
- 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
- 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 12, § 1 (3); SL 1978, ch 359, § 2; SL 2001, ch 286, § 100.