South Dakota § 58-5B-1 Definition of terms.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 58-5B-1 — Definition of terms.

South Dakota § 58-5B-1

Title 58INSURANCE

Ch. 58-5BMUTUAL MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURERS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 58-5B-1 (2026).

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Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:

(1)"Director," the director of insurance or a designee;

(2)"Licensed health care provider," includes a physician and surgeon, osteopath, osteopathic physician and surgeon, or nurse licensed pursuant to the laws of a state, and a hospital licensed pursuant to the laws of a state;

(3)"Medical malpractice insurance," insurance coverage against the legal liability of the insured and against loss, damage, or expense incident to a claim arising out of the death or injury of any person as the result of negligence or malpractice in rendering professional service by any licensed health care provider;

(4)"State" or "states," any or all of the states of Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyomin

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Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean: (1) "Director," the director of insurance or a designee; (2) "Licensed health care provider," includes a physician and surgeon, osteopath, osteopathic physician and surgeon, or nurse licensed pursuant to the laws of a state, and a hospital licensed pursuant to the laws of a state; (3) "Medical malpractice insurance," insurance coverage against the legal liability of the insured and against loss, damage, or expense incident to a claim arising out of the death or injury of any person as the result of negligence or malpractice in rendering professional service by any licensed health care provider; (4) "State" or "states," any or all of the states of Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.