58-39-7. Issuance of license--Matters considered by director.
The director shall issue license upon being satisfied on the following points:
(1)That the applicant is established as a bona fide nonprofit dental service corporation;
(2)That the contracts between the applicant and the participating dentists obligate each dentist to render service to which each subscriber may be entitled under the terms and conditions of the contract issued to the subscriber;
(3)That the rates to be charged and the benefits to be provided are fair and reasonable;
(4)That the amounts provided as working capital of the corporation are repayable only out of earned income paid and payable for operating expenses, dentist expenses, and such reserve as the director may deem adequate; and
(5)That the amount of money actually available for working capital be sufficient to carry all operating expenses for a reasonable period of time from the date of the issuance of the certificate.
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 30, ยง6.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 39 - Nonprofit Dental Service Plans
Section 58-39-1 - Incorporators, number required--Purpose of incorporation.
Section 58-39-3 - Members and directors.
Section 58-39-4 - Board of directors--Minimum number--Qualifications--Selection--Term of office.
Section 58-39-5 - License to issue contracts required--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 58-39-6 - Application for license--Form and contents--Documents accompanying.
Section 58-39-7 - Issuance of license--Matters considered by director.
Section 58-39-8 - Contracts with subscribers--Rates charged for services--Approval by director.
Section 58-39-9 - Care provided by noncontracting dentist--Contracting dentist unavailable.
Section 58-39-10 - Practice of dentistry not authorized by chapter.
Section 58-39-11 - Expenses of acquisition and administration--Control by director.
Section 58-39-12 - Permitted investments.
Section 58-39-13 - Foreign corporation--Transaction of business in state.
Section 58-39-14 - Annual statement of financial condition--Filing--Verification--Form and contents.
Section 58-39-15 - Investigation and examination by director--Cost borne by corporation .
Section 58-39-16 - Exemption from other insurance laws, exceptions--Fees and taxation as insurers.
Section 58-39-16.1 - Assignment of benefits provisions applicable.