20:08:07:01.  Notice filing for open-end investment companies. Prior to any offer or sale of securities, issued by an open-end investment company, that are covered securities pursuant to section 18(b)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, the following notice and fee must be submitted to the division:

          (1)  A signed NASAA Form NF (appendix G), Uniform Notice Filing Form;

          (2)  A signed NASAA Form U-2 (appendix C), Uniform Consent to Service of Process. An issuer who has filed a Form U-2 in connection with a previous notice filing need not file another; and

          (3)  The initial or renewal fee as set forth in SDCL 47-31B-302.

          A renewal filing is required annually.

          Source: 28 SDR 48, effective October 10, 2001; 30 SDR 211, effective July 1, 2004.

          General Authority: SDCL 47-31B-302(a), 47-31B-605(a)(1), 47-31B-605(b).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 47-31B-103, 47-31B-302(a)(1) and (2), 47-31B-302(b), 47-31B-302(d).