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SD Codified L § 47-11E-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-1 - Professional service corporations and limited liability companies for the practice of nursing authorized.

47-11E-1. Professional service corporations and limited liability companies for the practice of nursing authorized.One or more registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, or clinical nurse specialists licensed pursuant to chapter 36-9 or certified nurse practitioners or certified nurse midwives licensed pursuant to chapter 36-9A may form a professional service corporation for the practice of nursing under the South Dakota Business Corporation Act. The articles of incorporation of the corporation shall contain provisions complying with the requirements of §§47-11E-1 to 47-11E-19, inclusive.Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, or clinical nurse specialists licensed pursuant to chapter 36-9 or certified nurse practitioners or certified nurse midwives licensed pursuant to chapter 36-9A may form a professional limited liability company under the South Dakota Limited Liability Company Act if the limited liability company is organized and operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The articles of organization of the limited liability company shall contain provisions complying with the requirements of §§47-11E-1 to 47-11E-19, inclusive. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §1; SL 2000, ch 222, §2; SL 2017, ch 171, §50.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-1.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-1.1 - Definition of terms.

47-11E-1.1. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter shall also include the following terms:(1)"Articles of incorporation," the articles of organization of a limited liability company;(2)"Corporation," both corporations under the South Dakota Business Corporations Act and limited liability companies under the South Dakota Limited Liability Company Act;(3)"Director" or "officer," any manager of a limited liability company or the members of a limited liability company that does not have managers;(4)"Incorporation," the members of a limited liability company;(5)"Shareholders," the members of a limited liability company;(6)"Shares" or "stock," membership interests in a limited liability company. Source: SL 2000, ch 222, §3.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-2 - Formation of corporation authorized.

47-11E-2. Formation of corporation authorized.A corporation formed pursuant to §47-11E-1 shall be organized solely for the purpose of conducting the practice of nursing only through persons qualified to practice nursing in the State of South Dakota. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §2.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-3 - Powers and privileges.

47-11E-3. Powers and privileges.A corporation formed pursuant to §47-11E-1 may exercise the powers and privileges conferred upon corporations by the laws of the State of South Dakota only in furtherance of and subject to its corporate purpose. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §3.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-4 - Name of corporation or limited liability company.

47-11E-4. Name of corporation or limited liability company.The name of a corporation formed pursuant to §47-11E-1 shall contain the words, professional company or professional corporation or abbreviations thereof, such as Prof. Co., Prof. Corp., P.C., or PC. The name of a limited liability company formed under §47-11E-1 shall contain the words, professional limited liability company, or the abbreviation, Prof. L.L.C., Prof. LLC, P.L.L.C., or PLLC. The name of the corporation or limited liability company shall always meet the ethical standards established for the names of nursing firms by the canons of professional ethics of the South Dakota Board of Nursing as if all the stockholders of the corporation were partners. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §4; SL 2000, ch 222, §4; SL 2020, ch 197, § 6.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-5 - Shareholders must be licensed and engaged in practice of nursing.

47-11E-5. Shareholders must be licensed and engaged in practice of nursing.All shareholders of a corporation formed pursuant to §47-11E-1 shall be persons duly licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing to practice nursing in the State of South Dakota and who at all times own their shares in their own right. They shall be individuals who, except for illness, accident, time spent in the armed services, on vacations, and on leaves of absence not to exceed one year, are actively engaged in the practice of nursing in the offices of the corporation. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §5.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-5.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-5.1 - Revocable trust as shareholder--Conditions.

47-11E-5.1. Revocable trust as shareholder--Conditions.Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a revocable trust may be a shareholder in a corporation or limited liability company organized under this chapter, for so long as the grantor of the revocable trust is living and is eligible to be a shareholder of a corporation organized under this chapter. After the death of the grantor, the shares owned by a revocable trust are subject to any divestiture and redemption provisions of this chapter as if the shares were directly owned by the grantor of the trust. Source: SL 2002, ch 205, §6.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-6 - Ineligible shareholder to dispose of shares.

47-11E-6. Ineligible shareholder to dispose of shares.Provisions shall be made requiring any shareholder who ceases to be eligible to be a shareholder to dispose of all shares forthwith either to the corporation or to any person having the qualifications prescribed in §47-11E-5. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §6.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-7 - Qualifications of president, directors and officers.

47-11E-7. Qualifications of president, directors and officers.The president of a corporation formed pursuant to §47-11E-1 shall be a shareholder and director; and, to the extent possible, all other directors and officers shall be persons having the qualifications prescribed in §47-11E-5. Lay directors and officers may not exercise any authority whatsoever over professional matters. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §7.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-12.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-12.1 - Personal liability of shareholders, directors, and officers of professional corporations or members or managers of limited liability companies limited for corporate or individual obligations--Exception.

47-11E-12.1. Personal liability of shareholders, directors, and officers of professional corporations or members or managers of limited liability companies limited for corporate or individual obligations--Exception.An obligation of a professional corporation or limited liability company formed pursuant to chapter 47-11A, 47-11B, 47-11C, 47-11D, 47-11E, 47-13A, or 47-13B, whether arising in contract, tort, or otherwise, is the obligation of the professional corporation or limited liability company and the individual whose act or omission gives rise to the obligation. No shareholder, director, or officer of a professional corporation or member or manager of a limited liability company is personally liable, directly or indirectly, by way of contribution or otherwise, for such obligation based solely on such person's capacity as a shareholder, director, or officer of a professional corporation or member or manager of a limited liability company. This limitation of liability does not extend to amounts owed to the State of South Dakota or its political subdivisions for any taxes, or any penalty or interest on such taxes. Source: SL 2005, ch 240, §1.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-12.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-12.2 - Amendment of articles of incorporation to be consistent with law.

47-11E-12.2. Amendment of articles of incorporation to be consistent with law.Any professional corporation or limited liability company may amend its articles of incorporation to be consistent with SL 2005, ch 240. Source: SL 2005, ch 240, §2.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-13 - Filing of articles of incorporation.

47-11E-13. Filing of articles of incorporation.A copy certified by the secretary of state of the articles of incorporation of any corporation formed pursuant to this chapter shall be filed with the South Dakota Board of Nursing, together with a certified copy of all amendments thereto. At the time of filing the original articles with the Board of Nursing, the corporation shall file a written list of shareholders setting forth the names and addresses of each and a written list containing the names and addresses of all persons who are not shareholders who are employed by the corporation and who are authorized to practice nursing in South Dakota. Within ten days after any change in such shareholders or employees, a written list setting forth the information required by the preceding sentence shall be filed with the Board of Nursing. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §13.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-14 - Corporations not to engage in practice of nursing outside of chapter.

47-11E-14. Corporations not to engage in practice of nursing outside of chapter.Except as provided in this chapter, corporations may not engage in the practice of nursing. Professional service corporations organized and operated in accordance with the provisions of this chapter are not lay agencies within the meaning of the canons of professional ethics. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §14.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-15 - Pension profit sharing, health and accident insurance or welfare plan for employees--Restrictions.

47-11E-15. Pension profit sharing, health and accident insurance or welfare plan for employees--Restrictions.A professional service corporation may adopt a pension profit-sharing (whether cash or deferred), health and accident, insurance, or welfare plan for all or part of its employees including lay employees, if such plan does not require or result in the sharing of specific or identifiable fees with lay employees and any payments made to lay employees or into any such plan in behalf of lay employees are based upon their compensation or length of service, or both, rather than the amount of fees or income received. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §15.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-16 - Standards of professional conduct--Compliance.

47-11E-16. Standards of professional conduct--Compliance.The corporation may not do anything which if done by a nurse employed by it would violate the standards of professional conduct established for such nurse pursuant to law. The corporation shall at all times comply with the standards of professional conduct established by the South Dakota Board of Nursing and the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §16.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-17 - Suspension of corporation or members from practice of nursing.

47-11E-17. Suspension of corporation or members from practice of nursing.The Board of Nursing may suspend or revoke the right of any corporation, or any of its members, to practice nursing, for any of the following reasons:(1)The revocation or suspension of the license to practice nursing of any officer, director, shareholder, or employee not promptly removed or discharged by the corporation;(2)Unethical professional conduct on the part of any officer, director, shareholder, or employee not promptly removed or discharged by the corporation;(3)The death of the last remaining shareholder; or(4)A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §17.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-18 - Standards of professional conduct--Discipline.

47-11E-18. Standards of professional conduct--Discipline.Nothing in this chapter diminishes or changes the obligation of each nurse employed by the corporation to conduct their practice in accordance with the standards of professional conduct promulgated by the South Dakota Board of Nursing. Any nurse who by act or omission causes the corporation to act or fail to act in a way which violates such standards of professional conduct, is personally responsible for such act or omission and is subject to discipline. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §18.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-19 - Effect of act.

47-11E-19. Effect of act.This chapter does not alter any law applicable to the relationship between a nurse furnishing nursing service and a person receiving such service, including liability arising out of such service. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §19.
SD Codified L § 47-11E-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11E - Nursing Corporations|Section 47-11E-20 - Board of Nursing to promulgate rules.

47-11E-20. Board of Nursing to promulgate rules.The Board of Nursing shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 pertaining to:(1)Filing the original articles of incorporation under §47-11E-13;(2)Annual renewal;(3)Fees; and(4)Disciplinary proceedings. Source: SL 1996, ch 228, §20.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-1 - Definition of terms.

47-11F-1. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter mean:(1)"Authorized licensee," a natural person licensed as a health care professional under Title 36 and entitled to form a professional corporation pursuant to chapters 47-11, 47-11A, 47-11B, 47-11C, 47-11D, and 47-11E;(2)"Professional employee," an employee of a professional corporation who is an authorized licensee, but not a shareholder of the corporation. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §1.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-2 - Professional corporation defined.

47-11F-2. Professional corporation defined.For the purposes of this chapter, the term, professional corporation, includes a limited liability company organized under chapter 47-34A or a limited liability partnership organized under chapter 48-7. With respect to a limited liability company, references in this chapter to articles of incorporation, by-laws, directors, officers, shareholders, and shares of stock refer to articles of organization, operating agreement, governors, managers, members, and membership interest, respectively. With respect to a limited liability partnership, references in this chapter to articles of incorporation and by-laws refer to partnership agreement, references to directors, officers, and shareholders refer to partners, and references to shares of stock refer to partnership interests. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §2.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-3 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-3 - Professional corporations rendering more than one professional service authorized.

47-11F-3. Professional corporations rendering more than one professional service authorized.One or more authorized licensees may form a professional corporation for the purpose of rendering two or more kinds of professional services and services ancillary thereto. A professional corporation may not employ a person who is an authorized licensee unless at least one shareholder of the professional corporation is an authorized licensee of the same profession. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §3.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-4 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-4 - Certificates of registration required--Application.

47-11F-4. Certificates of registration required--Application.No professional corporation may provide any professional service or ancillary service without a certificate of registration from the licensing board of each category of licensee who is a shareholder. An application for such registration shall be made to the applicable boards in writing and shall contain the name and address of the corporation, the information required in §47-11F-10, and such other information as may be required by each licensing board. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §4.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-5 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-5 - Action upon application--Duration of certificate.

47-11F-5. Action upon application--Duration of certificate.Upon receipt of an application made pursuant to §47-11F-4, each licensing board shall investigate the proposed professional corporation. If the board finds that the shareholders and professional employees within its jurisdiction are properly licensed and have no disciplinary action pending before the board and if it appears that the corporation will be conducted in compliance with the law and rules of the board, the board shall issue an annually renewable certificate of registration upon payment of a registration fee in an amount to be established by rule pursuant to chapter 1-26. The application for renewal of a certificate of registration must report any change in status of the corporation or its shareholders. The corporation shall promptly report to any licensing board having jurisdiction the occurrence of any event mentioned in subdivisions 47-11F-8(1), (2), and (3). Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §5.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-6 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-6 - Posting of certificate required.

47-11F-6. Posting of certificate required.The certificate of registration issued pursuant to §47-11F-5 shall be conspicuously posted upon the premises to which it is applicable. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §6.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-7 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-7 - Amending certificate upon change of location or ownership--Certificates not assignable.

47-11F-7. Amending certificate upon change of location or ownership--Certificates not assignable.An application for an amended certificate of registration shall be filed with any boards having jurisdiction of the professional corporation any time the location or ownership of the professional corporation changes. The respective boards shall investigate the corporation to determine whether it continues to meet the requirements of this chapter. Certificates of registration are not assignable. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §7.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-8 - Suspension or revocation of certificate--Grounds.

47-11F-8. Suspension or revocation of certificate--Grounds.Any licensing board having jurisdiction over a professional corporation may suspend or revoke the certificate of registration issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons:(1)The revocation or suspension of the license to practice of any shareholder or professional employee not promptly removed or discharged by the corporation;(2)Unprofessional conduct by any shareholder or professional employee not promptly removed or discharged by the corporation;(3)The death of the last remaining shareholder; or(4)Upon a finding that the certificate holder has failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rules prescribed by any licensing board having jurisdiction over the certificate holder. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §8.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-9 - Notice and hearing required--Appeal--Certain situations where prior notice and hearing not required.

47-11F-9. Notice and hearing required--Appeal--Certain situations where prior notice and hearing not required.Before any certificate of registration is suspended or revoked, the holder is entitled to a hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26 before the board or boards having jurisdiction. The hearing may be held jointly by the boards, but each board shall render its own decision. Any party to such a hearing is entitled to appeal pursuant to chapter 1-26. If any licensing board finds that the suspension or revocation is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare or because willful acts are involved, it may dispense with the requirement of prior notice and hearing. However, the professional corporation shall have a seasonable hearing after any such suspension or revocation. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §9.
SD Codified L § 47-11F-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 47 - Corporations|Chapter 11F - Health Care Corporations Limited Liability Companies And Limited Liability Partnerships|Section 47-11F-10 - Additional information required in forming, organizing, or registration documents.

47-11F-10. Additional information required in forming, organizing, or registration documents.In addition to providing the information required by the South Dakota Business Corporation Act, the following information is also required in the forming documents of a professional corporation, the organizing documents of a limited liability company, or the registration documents of a limited liability partnership:(1)The name of the corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership;(2)The purpose of the corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership;(3)A statement that the shareholders of the corporation, members of the limited liability company, or partners in a limited liability partnership may only be professional persons licensed to render the kind of professional service that fit the purpose of the corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership; and(4)A statement that the officers and directors of a corporation, the governors and managers of a limited liability company, and the partners of a limited liability partnership, must be professional persons licensed to render the kind of professional services that fit the purpose of the corporation, limited liability company, or limited liability partnership. Source: SL 2000, ch 219, §10.