<html> <head> <title>Rule 20:06:01:03 Determination of good standing.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 20:06:01:03"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 20:06:01:03 Determination of good standing."> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Originator content="Microsoft Word 10"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>20:06:01:03.&nbsp;&nbsp;Determination of good standing.</b> In determining whether a person is in good standing, the director may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors:</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;Suspension, revocation, or denial of license by a state;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;Administrative or judicial action pending in any state and the nature of that action;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (3)&nbsp;&nbsp;Complaints, nature and number, against the person;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;False statements, oral or written, to the division, including omissions;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (5)&nbsp;&nbsp;Neglect of financial or fiduciary responsibilities;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (6)&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct which is unlawful, dishonest, deceitful, or fraudulent;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (7)&nbsp;&nbsp;Evidence of drug or alcohol abuse or dependency; and</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (8)&nbsp;&nbsp;Acting as an agent without being licensed.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In reviewing these factors the director may consider the recentness of the action or conduct overall, any mitigating circumstances, evidence of rehabilitation, and the person's cooperation.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 16 SDR 208, effective June 3, 1990; 31 SDR 21, effective August 23, 2004.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=58-4-1">58-4-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=58-30-195">58-30-195(1).</A></p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=58-4-1">58-4-1</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=58-30-159">58-30-159.</A></p> </div> </body> </html>