47-23-28. Definition of terms.
Terms used in §§47-23-28 to 47-23-32, inclusive, mean:
(1)"Free clinic," a clinic in which health care services are offered voluntarily through a nonprofit corporation by health care professionals licensed or certified under the laws of this state to patients without charge or at a charge based on a sliding fee scale or the ability to pay;
(2)"Governmental entity," any county, municipality, township, school district, chartered governmental units, other special districts, or any association, authority, board, commission, division, office, officer, task force, or other agency of the State of South Dakota;
(3)"Nonprofit corporation," any corporation organized under chapters 47-22 to 47-28, inclusive, and which is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. Section 501(a);
(4)"Nonprofit organization," any organization which is exempt from taxation pursuant to Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. Section 501(c) as amended;
(5)"Volunteer," an individual performing services for a nonprofit organization, a nonprofit corporation, a hospital organized pursuant to chapter 34-8, 34-9, or 34-10, or a governmental entity without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses incurred. The term includes a volunteer serving as a director, officer, trustee, or direct service volunteer.
Source: SL 1987, ch 344, §1; SL 1993, ch 340, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 23 - Nonprofit Corporations--Members, Directors, Officers And Agents
Section 47-23-2 - Exoneration from personal liability.
Section 47-23-3 - Members' meetings--Time and place.
Section 47-23-4 - Annual members' meeting--Time and place--Failure to hold meeting.
Section 47-23-5 - Special meetings--Electronic communication.
Section 47-23-6 - Taking action without meeting--Written consent--Effect of written consent.
Section 47-23-7 - Notice to members of meeting--Manner of giving notice.
Section 47-23-9 - Voting procedure--Proxy votes--Ballots.
Section 47-23-10 - Cumulative voting for directors.
Section 47-23-11 - Corporations without members entitled to vote--Powers of directors.
Section 47-23-13 - Board of directors--Qualifications of directors.
Section 47-23-15 - First board of directors--Term of office.
Section 47-23-16 - Election or appointment of directors--Term of office.
Section 47-23-17 - Classes of directors--Term of office.
Section 47-23-18 - Removal of directors.
Section 47-23-20 - Quorum of directors--Provisions of articles or bylaws as governing.
Section 47-23-21 - Meetings by teleconference.
Section 47-23-22 - Committees--Authority and function--Responsibility of board of directors.
Section 47-23-23 - Articles or bylaws as governing vote of directors.
Section 47-23-25 - Removal of officers--Contract rights unaffected.
Section 47-23-26 - Notice to members or directors--Written waiver.
Section 47-23-28 - Definition of terms.
Section 47-23-30 - Person not immune where negligent operation of vehicle caused injury.
Section 47-23-31 - Effect on other statutes concerning immunity.