S.D. Codified Laws § 58-1-45

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Alternative delivery method for policies--Record

Official statutory text

An insurer may comply with the policy delivery requirements of §§ 58-15-8.2 , 58-15-59.2 , 58-17-11.1 , 58-17A-8.1 , and 58-28-24.2 by one of the following alternative delivery methods:

(1) Via first-class mail using an intelligent mail barcode or another similar tracking method used or approved by the United States Postal Service; or

(2) Via commercial delivery service using a tracking method approved by the division.

An insurer utilizing an alternative delivery method must retain a record evidencing delivery of the policy for five years.

Source: SL 2024, ch 200, § 1.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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