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SD Codified L § 58-22-8 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-8 - Surety bondspersons annual list--Subsequent appointments--Fees.

58-22-8. Surety bondspersons annual list--Subsequent appointments--Fees.Every insurer shall annually, prior to May first, furnish the director a list of all surety bondsperson appointed by it to write bail bonds on its behalf accompanied by a renewal fee of ten dollars for each bondsperson being reappointed. Every such insurer who subsequently appoints a surety bondsperson in the state shall give notice to the director along with a written application for license for bondspersons accompanied by a ten dollar appointment fee. All such appointments are subject to the issuance of a license to such surety bondsperson. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §19; SL 1998, ch 296, §6.
SD Codified L § 58-22-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-9 - Termination of appointment of surety bondsman by insurer--Notice to director--Information privileged.

58-22-9. Termination of appointment of surety bondsman by insurer--Notice to director--Information privileged.An insurer terminating the appointment of a surety bondsman shall file written notice thereof with the director, together with a statement that it has given or mailed notice to the surety bondsman. Such notice filed with the director shall state the reasons, if any, for such termination. Information so furnished the director shall be privileged and shall not be used as evidence in or basis for any action against the insurer or any of its representatives. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §19.
SD Codified L § 58-22-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-10 - Professional bondsman--Annual financial statement furnished by applicant.

58-22-10. Professional bondsman--Annual financial statement furnished by applicant.In addition to the requirements prescribed in §58-22-6, an applicant for a professional bondsman license shall furnish annually a detailed financial statement under oath, and such statement shall be subject to the same examination as is prescribed by law for domestic insurers. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §9.
SD Codified L § 58-22-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-11 - Refusal, suspension, or cancellation of license for inadequate financial statement.

58-22-11. Refusal, suspension, or cancellation of license for inadequate financial statement.A license may be refused, suspended, or canceled by the director at any time he determines that the financial statement filed by the applicant or professional bondsman is inadequate to meet the requirements of the director. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §24.
SD Codified L § 58-22-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-12 - Application for license as runner--Affirmative showing of qualifications.

58-22-12. Application for license as runner--Affirmative showing of qualifications.In addition to the other requirements prescribed in this chapter, an applicant for a license to serve as a runner shall affirmatively show:(1)That the applicant is a natural person who has reached the age of twenty-one years;(2)That the applicant is a citizen of the United States and has been a bona fide resident of this state for more than one year last past;(3)That each appointing bail bondsperson is obligated to supervise the applicant's activities, and be responsible for the applicant's conduct in the bail bond business; and(4)That the applicant has not been convicted of, nor has pled guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude. The director of the Division of Insurance may waive the restriction relating to the conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude if three years have elapsed since completion of the sentence imposed by the court in connection with the violation. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §10; SL 1998, ch 296, §7.
SD Codified L § 58-22-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-13 - Runner's application--Fees--Fingerprints and photograph of applicant.

58-22-13. Runner's application--Fees--Fingerprints and photograph of applicant.Each runner's application shall be accompanied by a license fee of thirty dollars and an appointment fee of ten dollars for each bail bondsperson employing the applicant and shall be submitted to the director with each application for a license to serve as a runner, together with fingerprints and photograph. The employing bail bondsperson is responsible for submitting the application and appointment fee. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §10; SL 1998, ch 296, §9.
SD Codified L § 58-22-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-14 - Application for license or renewal--Investigation of applicant's fitness--Criminal background check.

58-22-14. Application for license or renewal--Investigation of applicant's fitness--Criminal background check.The applicant for any license under this chapter shall apply in writing, on forms prepared and supplied by the director, and the director may propound any reasonable interrogatories to an applicant for a license under this chapter or on any renewal thereof, relating to the applicant's qualifications, residence, prospective place of business, and any other matters which, in the opinion of the director, are deemed necessary or expedient in order to protect the public and ascertain the qualifications of the applicant. The director may also conduct any reasonable inquiry or investigation the director sees fit, relative to the determination of the applicant's fitness to be licensed or to continue to be licensed. The applicant shall provide any necessary authorization requested by the director to facilitate an inquiry or investigation. As part of any application to obtain licensure as a bail bondsperson or runner under this chapter, each applicant shall submit to a state and federal criminal background investigation by means of fingerprint checks by the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Upon application, the director shall submit completed fingerprint cards to the Division of Criminal Investigation for purposes of conducting both the state and federal criminal background investigation. Upon completion of the criminal background investigation the Division of Criminal Investigation shall forward to the director all information obtained as a result of the criminal background investigation. The applicant is responsible for any costs associated with background investigations as charged by the appropriate agency conducting and furnishing any background investigations. Failure to submit or cooperate with any criminal background investigation is grounds for denial of an application for licensure under this chapter. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §5; SL 1998, ch 296, §10; SL 2016, ch 233, §4.
SD Codified L § 58-22-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-15 - Failure of applicant for license to secure approval--Filing of another application.

58-22-15. Failure of applicant for license to secure approval--Filing of another application.The failure of the applicant to secure approval of the director shall not preclude him from applying as many times as he desires, but no application shall be considered by the director within one year subsequent to the date upon which the director denied the last application. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §5.
SD Codified L § 58-22-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-16 - Examination of bail bondsperson or runner.

58-22-16. Examination of bail bondsperson or runner.The applicant shall appear in person and take a written examination prepared by the director, testing the applicant's ability and qualifications to be a bail bondsperson or runner.Each examination shall be held at a time and place as designated by the director. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §11; SL 2016, ch 233, §5.
SD Codified L § 58-22-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-17 - Examination fee.

58-22-17. Examination fee.The fee for such examination shall be ten dollars and shall be submitted with the application. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §11.
SD Codified L § 58-22-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-18 - Failure of applicant to pass--Subsequent examinations.

58-22-18. Failure of applicant to pass--Subsequent examinations.The failure of an applicant to pass an examination shall not preclude him from taking subsequent examinations; provided, however, that at least one year must intervene between examinations. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §11.
SD Codified L § 58-22-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-19 - Expiration of licenses.

58-22-19. Expiration of licenses.All licenses issued shall expire annually on May first unless revoked or suspended prior thereto by the director, or upon notice served upon the director that the insurer or employer of any runner has canceled the licensee's authority to act for such insurer or employer. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §6.
SD Codified L § 58-22-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-20 - Renewal license--Issuance by director--Fee.

58-22-20. Renewal license--Issuance by director--Fee.A renewal license shall be issued by the director to a licensee who has continuously maintained a license in effect without further examination, unless deemed necessary by the director, but such license is in all other respects required to comply with and be subject to the provisions of this chapter. After the receipt of such licensee's application for renewal the current license shall continue in effect until the renewal license is issued or denied for cause. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §12; SL 1998, ch 296, §12.
SD Codified L § 58-22-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-21 - Causes for denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew license.

58-22-21. Causes for denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew license.The director may deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew any license issued under this chapter for any of the following causes:(1)For any cause for which issuance of the license could have been refused had it then existed and been known to the director;(2)Violation of any laws of this state to bail in the course of dealings under the license issued the licensee by the director;(3)Material omission, misstatement, misrepresentation, or fraud in obtaining the license;(4)Misappropriation, conversion, or unlawful withholding of moneys, belonging to insurers or others and received in the conduct of business under the license;(5)Conviction of, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude;(6)Fraudulent or dishonest practices in the conduct of business under the license;(7)Willful failure to comply with, or willful violation of any proper order, rule, or regulation of the director, or the provisions of this chapter;(8)If, in the judgment of the director, the licensee has, in the conduct of affairs under the license, demonstrated incompetency, or untrustworthiness, or conduct or practices rendering the licensee unfit to carry on the bail bond business or making the licensee's continuance in such business detrimental to the public interest, or that the licensee is no longer in good faith carrying on the bail bond business, or that the licensee is guilty of rebating, or offering to rebate, or unlawfully dividing, or offering to divide such licensee's premiums in the case of professional bondsperson, and for such reasons is found by the director to be a source of detriment, injury, or loss to the public. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §13; SL 1998, ch 296, §13.
SD Codified L § 58-22-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-22 - Suspension of license--Investigation by director--Notice and charges--Failure to answer or deny charges, revocation of license.

58-22-22. Suspension of license--Investigation by director--Notice and charges--Failure to answer or deny charges, revocation of license.If, after investigation, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the director that a bail bondsman or runner has been guilty of violating any of the laws of this state relating to bail bonds, the director shall, upon ten days' notice in writing to the bail bondsman or runner and to the insurer represented by him if a surety bondsman, accompanied by a copy of the charges of the unlawful conduct of such bail bondsman or runner, suspend the license of such bail bondsman or runner, unless on or before the expiration of the ten days the bail bondsman or runner shall make to the director answer to the charges. If, after the expiration of said ten days, and within twenty days thereafter, the bail bondsman or runner shall have failed to make answer or deny said charges the license of the bail bondsman or runner shall thereupon stand revoked. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §14.
SD Codified L § 58-22-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-23 - Denial of charges of unlawful conduct--Hearing by director, notice of time and place, rights of parties--Suspension or revocation of license.

58-22-23. Denial of charges of unlawful conduct--Hearing by director, notice of time and place, rights of parties--Suspension or revocation of license.If, however, the bail bondsman or runner shall file written answer denying the charges within the time specified, the director shall call a hearing within a reasonable time for the purpose of taking testimony and evidence on any issue of fact made by the charges and answer. The director shall give notice to such bail bondsman or runner and to the insurer represented by him, if a surety bondsman, of the time and place of hearing. The parties shall have the right to produce witnesses, and to appear personally or by counsel. If upon such hearing the director shall determine that the bail bondsman or runner is guilty as alleged in said charges, he shall thereupon revoke the license of the bail bondsman or runner, or suspend him for a definite period of time to be fixed in the order of suspension. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §14.
SD Codified L § 58-22-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-24 - Deposit by professional bondsperson--Amount--Law governing--Waiver.

58-22-24. Deposit by professional bondsperson--Amount--Law governing--Waiver.Professional bondspersons shall, before writing cash or security bail bonds, deposit with the director in the same manner as required of domestic insurers, an amount determined by the director of not less than ten thousand dollars and an amount necessary to cover forfeitures as required to be filed with the director annually. Such deposit is subject to all laws, rules, and regulations concerning deposits by domestic insurers. The director may waive the deposit requirement contained in this section for a person authorized pursuant to §58-22-37 to countersign for a bail bondsperson. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §24; SL 1966, ch 31, §18 as added by SL 1967, ch 137; SL 1998, ch 296, §14.
SD Codified L § 58-22-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-25 - Annual registration required--Violation as misdemeanor.

58-22-25. Annual registration required--Violation as misdemeanor.No bail bondsperson may become a surety on an undertaking unless the bail bondsperson has registered in the office of the sheriff in the county in which the bondsperson resides. The bail bondsperson may then become a surety in any other county upon presenting to the official required to approve the sufficiency of bail, a certificate of such registration. A surety bondsperson shall also file a certified copy of appointment by power of attorney from each insurer which the bail bondsperson represents as agent with the sheriff. Registration and filing of certified copy of renewed power of attorney shall be performed annually on October first. No bail bondsperson may register with the sheriff unless such bail bondsperson is currently licensed with the director. Any violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§26, 27; SDCL, §58-22-48; SL 1974, ch 55, §48; SL 1978, ch 359, §2; SL 1998, ch 296, §15.
SD Codified L § 58-22-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-26 - Notice to sheriffs of discontinuance of business during license period--Return of license for cancellation.

58-22-26. Notice to sheriffs of discontinuance of business during license period--Return of license for cancellation.Any bail bondsperson who discontinues writing bail bonds during the period for which licensed shall notify the sheriffs with whom registered and return the license to the director for cancellation within thirty days from such discontinuance. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §20; SL 1974, ch 55, §49; SL 1998, ch 296, §17.
SD Codified L § 58-22-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-27 - Appointment of runners--Director's approval required--Grounds for denying appointment.

58-22-27. Appointment of runners--Director's approval required--Grounds for denying appointment.Every person duly licensed as a bail bondsperson may appoint as a runner any person who holds or has qualified for a runner's license. Each bail bondsperson appointing a runner in this state shall file with, and obtain approval from the director for each appointment which shall be in a format prescribed by the director, and pay a fee of ten dollars. The appointment is effective upon the date it is processed by the Division of Insurance. The director may deny an appointment for reasons of protection of the public health, welfare, or safety, including the following:(1)The runner to be appointed is not properly licensed;(2)An investigation or administrative action concerning the runner or bail bondsperson by the Division of Insurance is eminent or on-going;(3)Material omission, misstatement, misrepresentation, or fraud in applying for the appointment; or(4)Conviction of, or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude.The director shall give written notice to the bail bondsperson of approval, denial, or delay of a runner's appointment within thirty days of the bail bondsperson filing the appointment and shall send a copy of the notice to the runner. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §21; SL 1998, ch 296, §18.
SD Codified L § 58-22-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-28 - Termination of appointment of runner--Notice filed with director--Notice to runner--Information privileged.

58-22-28. Termination of appointment of runner--Notice filed with director--Notice to runner--Information privileged.A bail bondsman terminating the appointment of a runner shall file written notice thereof with the director, together with a statement that he has given or mailed notice to the runner. Such notice filed with the director shall state the reasons, if any, for such termination. Information so furnished the director shall be privileged and shall not be used as evidence in any action against the bail bondsman. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §21.
SD Codified L § 58-22-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-29 - Giving or promising anything of value to principal as misdemeanor.

58-22-29. Giving or promising anything of value to principal as misdemeanor.No bail bondsperson or runner may pay a fee or rebate or give or promise anything of value to the principal or an agent of the principal. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§15 (4), 27; SDCL, §58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, §2; SL 1998, ch 296, §20.
SD Codified L § 58-22-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-30 - Acceptance of anything of value from principal except premium as misdemeanor--Collateral security or indemnity permitted.

58-22-30. Acceptance of anything of value from principal except premium as misdemeanor--Collateral security or indemnity permitted.No bail bondsperson or runner may accept anything of value from a principal except the premium. However, the bondsperson may accept collateral security or other indemnity from the principal which shall be returned upon final termination of liability on the bond. Such collateral security or other indemnity required by the bondsperson shall be reasonable in relation to the amount of the bond. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§15 (6), 27; SDCL, §58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, §2; SL 1998, ch 296, §21.
SD Codified L § 58-22-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-31 - Receipt for collateral--Description of collateral received.

58-22-31. Receipt for collateral--Description of collateral received.When a bail bondsman accepts collateral he shall give a written receipt for same, and this receipt shall give in detail a full description of the collateral received. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §16.
SD Codified L § 58-22-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-32 - Solicitation of business where prisoners confined as misdemeanor.

58-22-32. Solicitation of business where prisoners confined as misdemeanor.No bail bondsperson or runner may solicit business in or about any place where prisoners are confined. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§15 (7), 27; SDCL, §58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, §2; SL 1998, ch 296, §22.
SD Codified L § 58-22-33 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-33 - Giving or promising anything of value to public officials to secure settlement, remission, or reduction as felony.

58-22-33. Giving or promising anything of value to public officials to secure settlement, remission, or reduction as felony.No bail bondsperson or runner may pay a fee or rebate or give or promise anything of value to a jailer, police, peace officer, committing magistrate, or any other person who has power to arrest or hold in custody; or to any public official or public employee in order to secure a settlement, compromise, remission, or reduction of the amount of any bail bond or the forfeiture thereof. Violation of this section is a Class 6 felony. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§15 (2), 27; SDCL, §58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, §2; SL 1998, ch 296, §23.
SD Codified L § 58-22-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 58 - Insurance|Chapter 22 - Bail Bondspersons|Section 58-22-34 - Giving anything of value to attorney in bail bond matter as felony--Exception.

58-22-34. Giving anything of value to attorney in bail bond matter as felony--Exception.No bail bondsperson or runner may pay a fee or rebate or give anything of value to an attorney in bail bond matters; except in defense of any action on a bond. Violation of this section is a Class 6 felony. Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 31, §§15 (3), 27; SDCL, §58-22-48; SL 1978, ch 359, §2; SL 1998, ch 296, §24.