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South Dakota · Through 2026-08-31 · Newer source version available

SDCL § 58-33-37: False application as misdemeanor--False claim or proof of loss as misdemeanor or felony.

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  1. TITLE 58. INSURANCE
  2. CHAPTER 58-33. UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

Any person who knowingly makes any false or fraudulent statement or representation with reference to any application for insurance is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Any person who knowingly presents or causes to be presented a false or fraudulent claim for the purpose of obtaining any money or benefit, or who submits any proof in support of such a claim for the payment of a loss upon a contract of insurance, or who prepares, makes, or subscribes a false or fraudulent account, certificate, affidavit or proof of loss, or other document or writing, with intent that the same may be presented or used in support of such a claim, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor if such claim is for an amount of four hundred dollars or less; a Class 1 misdemeanor if such claims is for an amount greater than four hundred dollars and less than one thousand dollars; and a Class 4 felony if such claim is one thousand dollars or greater.

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