2012 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 38 - Insurance
Chapter 14 - SPECIAL PURPOSE REINSURANCE VEHICLE MODEL ACT
Section 38-14-70 - Powers; bylaws.

(A) A SPRV authorized under this chapter must have the necessary powers to enter into contracts and to conduct other commercial activities necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter. Those activities may include, but are not limited to, entering into SPRV contracts, issuing securities of the SPRV, and complying with the terms of it, entering into trust, swap, and other agreements necessary to effectuate an insurance securitization in compliance with the limitations and pursuant to the authorities granted to the SPRV under this chapter or the plan of operation approved or deemed approved by the director, or his designee.

(B) A SPRV organized or doing business under this chapter must, by the name adopted by the SPRV, in law, be capable of suing or being sued, and may make or enforce contracts in relation to the business of the SPRV; may have and use a common seal, and in the name of the SPRV or by a trustee chosen by the board of directors, must be capable of taking, purchasing, holding, and disposing of real and personal property for carrying into effect the purposes of its organization; and may by its board of directors, trustees, officers, or managers, make bylaws and amendments not inconsistent with the laws or the Constitution of this State or of the United States. The bylaws must define the manner of electing directors, trustees or managers, and officers of the SPRV, together with their qualifications and duties and fixing the term of office.

HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 259, Section 1, eff May 20, 2002.