South Dakota Statutes
§ 58-5B-1 — Definition of terms.
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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Martinmaas v. Engelmann
2000 SD 85 (South Dakota Supreme Court, 2000)
Legislative History
SL 1976, ch 315, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 58-1-1
Citation of title.§ 58-1-11
General saving clause.§ 58-1-13
Severability of provisions.§ 58-1-14
Notice of nonrenewal of policy must be mailed sixty days prior to renewal date--Exceptions.§ 58-1-14.1
Notice of refusal to renew--Thirty§ 58-1-16.1
Applicability of §§ 58-1-18
Repealed by SL 2012, ch 252, § 30.§ 58-1-2
Definition of terms.