58-37A-6. Specification of laws or rules--Membership rights.
A society shall specify in its laws or rules:
(1)Eligibility standards for each class of membership. If benefits are provided on the lives of children, the minimum age for adult membership shall be set at not less than age fifteen and not greater than age twenty-one;
(2)The process for admission to membership for each membership class; and
(3)The rights and privileges of each membership class. However, only benefit members have the right to vote on the management of the insurance affairs of the society.
A society may also admit social members who have no voice or vote in the management of the insurance affairs of the society. Membership rights in the society are personal to the member and are not assignable.
Source: SL 1990, ch 410, ยง6.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 37A - Fraternal Benefit Societies
Section 58-37A-1 - Fraternal benefit society defined.
Section 58-37A-2 - Lodge system--Regular meetings--Lodges for children.
Section 58-37A-3 - Representative form of government determined.
Section 58-37A-4 - Definition of terms.
Section 58-37A-6 - Specification of laws or rules--Membership rights.
Section 58-37A-9 - Provisions of laws may not be waived.
Section 58-37A-11 - Amendments to society laws--Adoption--Filing--Printing as prima facie evidence.
Section 58-37A-12 - Nonprofit organization created by society.
Section 58-37A-13 - Reinsurance agreement--Ceding risks.
Section 58-37A-14 - Consolidation or merger.
Section 58-37A-15 - Conversion into life insurance company--Plan--Approval.
Section 58-37A-16 - Contractual benefits allowed.
Section 58-37A-17 - Beneficiary designations--Funeral benefits.
Section 58-37A-18 - Money or other benefits not attachable for individual debts.
Section 58-37A-19 - Benefit certificates.
Section 58-37A-20 - Basis for computing value of nonforfeiture benefits.
Section 58-37A-21 - Authorized investments.
Section 58-37A-23 - Exemption from other insurance laws.
Section 58-37A-24 - Exemption from certain taxes.
Section 58-37A-25 - Standards of valuation for certificates--Maintenance of excess reserves.
Section 58-37A-26 - Annual statement of affairs--Valuation of certificates--Filing requirements.
Section 58-37A-33 - Insurance producers--When license is required.