S.D. Codified Laws § 58-2-22

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Power and authority of director--Examinations and investigations

Official statutory text

The director shall have the powers and the authority expressly conferred upon him by or reasonably implied from the provisions of this title. The director may conduct such examinations and investigations of insurance matters, in addition to examinations and investigations expressly authorized by this title, as he may deem proper to determine whether any person has violated any provision of this title or to secure information useful in the lawful administration of any such provision. The cost of such additional examinations and investigations shall be borne by the state.

Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 2, § 7.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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