58-2-22. Power and authority of director--Examinations and investigations.
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, ยง7.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 02 - Division Of Insurance
Section 58-2-2.1 - Appointment of director--Removal.
Section 58-2-3 - Qualifications of director.
Section 58-2-9 - Legal adviser to division--Employment--Duties.
Section 58-2-10 - Actuaries--Employment by department--Duties.
Section 58-2-11 - Examiners for examination of insurers and others--Employment by department.
Section 58-2-13 - Chief clerk and employees--Appointment.
Section 58-2-14 - Division personnel--Termination of employment by department.
Section 58-2-17 - Compensation of personnel.
Section 58-2-19 - Interests of personnel in insurance transactions prohibited--Misdemeanor.
Section 58-2-21 - Enforcement of provisions of this title.
Section 58-2-22 - Power and authority of director--Examinations and investigations.
Section 58-2-23 - Additional powers and duties of director provided by other laws.
Section 58-2-24 - Delegation of powers by director.
Section 58-2-26 - Records--Keeping by director--Public inspection.
Section 58-2-27 - Director's certificate of authority--Evidence.
Section 58-2-28 - Certified copies of records in office of director as evidence.
Section 58-2-29 - Fees, licenses, and charges--Collection by director in advance.
Section 58-2-30 - Disposition of money received by director.
Section 58-2-40 - Promulgation of rules to protect privacy of medical records.