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.
S.D. Codified Laws § 58-2-22
Power and authority of director--Examinations and investigations
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Leuning v. Dornberger Insurance, Inc. (1977)
Most recently applied in Leuning v. Dornberger Insurance, Inc. (February 1977)
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 2, § 7.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.