South Dakota Administrative Code

20:51:35:06. Acceptance, storage, and destruction of donated prescription drugs and supplies. A participating pharmacy shall store a donated drug or medical supply in a storage area under environmental conditions appropriate for the drug or supply being stored. Donated prescripti…

20:51:35:07. Return or destruction of donated controlled substances. A controlled substance may not be accepted for donation. A controlled substance submitted for donation must be returned immediately to the donor or the donor’s representative who provided the controlled substanc…

20:51:35:08. Recalls. If a participating pharmacy receives a recall notification, the pharmacy shall perform a uniform destruction of the recalled, donated prescription drug or medical supply and complete the destruction information form for the drug or medical supply destroyed. …

20:51:35:09. Criteria for dispensing donated prescription drugs and supplies. A donated drug or medical supply may be dispensed only if: (1) The drug or supply is prescribed by a health care professional for use by an eligible patient and is dispensed by a licensed pharmacist in …

20:51:35:10. Acceptance form for individuals to receive donated prescription drugs and supplies. An individual who requests and receives a prescription drug or medical supply from the program shall, prior to receipt of the drug or medical supply, sign an acceptance form attesting…

20:51:35:11. Handling fee. A participating pharmacy may charge the recipient of a donated drug or medical supply a handling fee, not to exceed twenty-five dollars, to cover mailing, handling, or dispensing costs. A prescription drug or medical supply dispensed through the program…

20:51:36:01. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Central fill pharmacy," a pharmacy under the same ownership as the originating pharmacy or contracted to provide prescription filling or processing on behalf of the originating pharmacy; and (2) "Originating pharmacy…

20:51:36:02. License required. Any pharmacy acting as a central fill pharmacy in this state must be licensed pursuant to SDCL 36-11-32 and not licensed as a pharmacy under SDCL 36-11-33. Any central fill pharmacy located outside the state must be licensed as a non-resident pharma…

20:51:36:03. Requirements for central fill. The originating pharmacy and central fill pharmacy must: (1) Be under the same ownership or have a signed legal contract to provide central fill services; (2) Share a common prescription software platform, as described in § 20:51:20:04;…

20:51:36:04. Label requirements. The label for prescriptions filled by a central fill pharmacy must meet the requirements in §§ 20:51:05:21 and 44:58:08:20 and must indicate that the prescription was filled at a central fill pharmacy. The label must contain the name, address, and…

20:51:36:05. Patient notification. The originating pharmacy must post a sign to provide notice to patients that the pharmacy utilizes a central fill pharmacy service. Source: 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024. General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11(1)(3). Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-3…

20:51:36:06. Patient requests. A patient may request not to utilize central fill pharmacy service. The pharmacy must comply with the request. Source: 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024. General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11(1)(3). Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12B-1.

Rule 20:52:01:01 Application for physician assistant license. 20:52:01:01. Application for physician assistant license. An applicant for a license as a physician assistant shall file an application on forms approved by the board. The board may require a personal interview at the …

Rule 20:52:01:02 Repealed. 20:52:01:02. Application for reciprocity by physician's assistant. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007.

20:52:01:03. Physician assistant collaborative agreement. A physician assistant who is not exempt from the requirement to pratice under a collaborative agreement pursuant to SDCL chapter 36-4A-1.2, shall use a form approved by the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners …

20:52:01:03.01. Supervision of a licensed physician assistant. Repealed. Source: 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007; 43 SDR 57, effective October 20, 2016; 52 SDR 44, effective November 3, 2025.

Rule 20:52:01:03.02 Repealed. 20:52:01:03.02. Supervision of a licensed physician assistant -- Separate practice location. Repealed. Source: 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007; 43 SDR 57, effective October 20, 2016.

Rule 20:52:01:04 Repealed. 20:52:01:04. Separate office of physician's assistant. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007.

20:52:01:05. Termination of physician assistant collaborative agreement. A physician assistant who is not exempt from the requirement to practice under a collaborative agreement pursuant to SDCL 36-4A-1.1, shall notify the board, in writing, of the termination of a collaborative …

Rule 20:52:01:06 Repealed. 20:52:01:06. Placement of physicians' assistants. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007.

Rule 20:52:01:07 Repealed. 20:52:01:07. Time of application for certificate. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 68, effective February 15, 1979; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007.

Rule 20:52:01:08 Repealed. 20:52:01:08. Examination. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 5 SDR 68, effective February 15, 1979; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007.

Rule 20:52:01:09 Renewal of physician assistant license. 20:52:01:09. Renewal of physician assistant license. An application for annual renewal, as provided in SDCL 36-4A-31 and SDCL 36-4A-32, shall be filed with the board before the first day of May of each year. The annual rene…

Rule 20:52:01:10 Repealed. 20:52:01:10. Employing physician and applicant interviews. Repealed. Source: 5 SDR 68, effective February 15, 1979; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007.

Rule 20:52:01:11 Fee amounts. 20:52:01:11. Fee amounts. The fees for physician assistants are as follows: (1) Initial licensure application, $75; (2) Annual renewal, $100; (3) Reinstatement of lapsed license, $125; (4) Temporary license, $50. Source: 34 SDR 93, effective October …

20:52:02:01. Code of ethics. Any physician assistant licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 36-4A shall comply with the American Academy of Physician Associates Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the PA Profession, 2018. Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015; 52 SDR 44, effective…

Rule 20:52:02:02 Violations. 20:52:02:02. Violations. A violation of any of the ethical standards and conduct are considered unprofessional conduct as defined by SDCL 36-4A-37. Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015. General Authority: SDCL 36-4A-42. Law Implemented: SDCL 36-…

20:52:02:03. Ethical considerations. Repealed. Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015; 52 SDR 44, effective November 3, 2025.

Rule 20:53:01:01 Definitions. 20:53:01:01. Definitions. The terms defined in SDCL 36-25-1 have the same meaning when used in this article. For the purpose of this article, the following terms mean: (1) "Appliance installation," the making of local connections to water and waste s…

Rule 20:53:02:01 Repealed. 20:53:02:01. Meetings.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 56, effective December 16, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 30 SDR 25, effective August 31, 2003.

Rule 20:53:02:02 Duties of president. 20:53:02:02. Duties of president. The president is the principal executive officer of the commission and, subject to the control of the commission, shall in general supervise and control all business and affairs of the commission. He shall pr…

Rule 20:53:02:03 Duties of vice-president. 20:53:02:03. Duties of vice-president. The vice-president shall act for the president in the event of his death or inability or refusal to act. When acting for the president, the vice-president shall have all powers of the president. The…

Rule 20:53:02:04 Duties of secretary-treasurer. 20:53:02:04. Duties of secretary-treasurer. The secretary-treasurer shall have the following duties: keep the minutes of the commission meetings; assist the president in the performance of his duties including giving all notices tha…

Rule 20:53:02:05 Office of the commission. 20:53:02:05. Office of the commission. The principal office of the commission is in the city of Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 56, effective December 16, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective Ju…

Rule 20:53:02:06 Repealed. 20:53:02:06. Adoption of rules.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 4 SDR 10, effective August 28, 1977.

Rule 20:53:02:07 Repealed. 20:53:02:07. Bond of secretary-treasurer.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 5 SDR 87, effective April 12, 1979.

Rule 20:53:02:08 Testing. 20:53:02:08. Testing. All tests shall be prepared and scheduled by the secretary-treasurer. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986. General Authority:SDCL 36-25-14. Law Implemented:SDCL 36-25-18, 36-25-19.

Rule 20:53:02:09 Notice of exam. 20:53:02:09. Notice of exam. Each applicant shall be given 10 days' notice by first class mail of the time and place of examination. The notice shall only be given the first time an examination is taken. If an applicant fails to appear at his firs…

Rule 20:53:02:10 Grading exams. 20:53:02:10. Grading exams. The commission shall grade all examinations, but may delegate responsibilities in grading to the secretary-treasurer. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 56, effective December 16, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective …

Rule 20:53:02:11 Superseded. 20:53:02:11. Rule changes.Superseded. Code Commission Note:SDCL 1-26-13 provides a statutory procedure to use for petitioning an agency for amendments to its rules, thus effectively superseding this section.

Rule 20:53:02:12 Repealed. 20:53:02:12. Agency action on request.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 4 SDR 10, effective August 28, 1977.

Rule 20:53:02:13 Petition for declaratory ruling. 20:53:02:13. Petition for declaratory ruling. Any person wishing the commission to issue a ruling as to the applicability to that person of any statutory provision or rule or order of the commission may file with the commission a …

Rule 20:53:02:14 Commission action on petition. 20:53:02:14. Commission action on petition. Upon receipt of a petition, the commission's executive director may request from the petitioner further information that may be required by the commission for the issuance of a ruling. If …

Rule 20:53:02:15 Commission meetings on petition for new rules. 20:53:02:15. Commission meetings on petition for new rules. The commission may hold a meeting by telephone conference call to decide on any petitions filed pursuant to SDCL 1-26-13. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR…

Rule 20:53:02:16 Repealed. 20:53:02:16. Request for decision from agency.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 4 SDR 10, effective August 28, 1977.

Rule 20:53:02:17 Finality of commission decision. 20:53:02:17. Finality of commission decision. No decision of the commission shall be effective upon any person until notice of the decision has been given in accordance with SDCL 1-26. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 56, effect…

Rule 20:53:02:18 Failure to appear for examination. 20:53:02:18. Failure to appear for examination. All applications for examination for all licenses shall expire and be cancelled after a period of six months from the date of approval for examination. Fees will be forfeited if th…