The practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse by any person who has not been issued a license under the provisions of this chapter, or whose license has been suspended, revoked or has lapsed, is hereby declared to be inimical to the public welfare and to constitute a public nuisance. Source: SL 1955, ch 91 , § 12; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0911; SL 1967, ch 101 , § 11; SL 1976, ch 228 , § 50.