Definition of terms

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "PEPL," the public entity pool for liability established pursuant to this chapter; (2) "Bureau," the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration; (3) "Covered claim," a claim or civil action arising in tort from the operation of a motor vehicle, a ministerial act, or another act for which coverage is provided under the PEPL coverage document; (4) "Coverage document," the written agreement between the director and the Governor setting forth the terms, conditions, limits, and scope of coverage provided by PEPL for a covered claim; (5) "Director," the director of PEPL appointed by the commissioner of human resources and administration pursuant to this chapter; (6) "Employee," any permanent or temporary employee or elected or appointed officer of any state entity whether compensated or not; (7) "Fund," the public entity pool for liability fund established pursuant to this chapter; and (8) "State entity," the State of South Dakota and all of its branches, agencies, boards and commissions. Source: SL 1986, ch 413 , § 2; SL 1987, ch 40 , § 1; SL 1995, ch 323 (Ex. Ord. 95-7), §§ 17, 18; SL 2010, ch 24 , § 2; SL 2024, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 24-1), § 34, eff. Apr. 8, 2024. 3-22-3, 3-22-4. Repealed by SL 1995, ch 323 (Ex Ord 95-7), § 17.