Title 1 — STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT

No person may do any of the following with respect to providing interpreting services for any person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing for a fee or other remuneration unless certified pursuant to § 1-36A-10.4 or 1-36A-10.5 and registered with the Department of Human Services: (1) En…

The Department of Human Services may issue provisional certification to a person who: (1) Has graduated from a postsecondary degree program of two years or more accredited in interpreter preparation or interpreter education; (2) Participates in a department approved plan of up to…

A person may be registered as a certified interpreter for the deaf if: (1) The person is certified by and in good standing with: (a) The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; (b) The National Association of the Deaf; (c) The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Center,…

Any person may engage in interpreting during the worship service of any religious organization without being certified pursuant to § 1-36A-10.4 or 1-36A-10.5 and registered with the Department of Human Services. Source: SL 2006, ch 6 , § 5.

The Department of Human Services shall maintain, and publish, and make available upon request a registry of all certified interpreters and their respective levels of qualification. Source: SL 1987, ch 25 , § 1; SL 1992, ch 17 , § 1; SL 1993, ch 21 , § 2; SL 1996, ch 17 , § 1; SL …

The Department of Human Services may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish continuing education requirements for individuals registered with the department pursuant to subdivision 1-36A-10.5 (4), to establish qualifications, continuing education requirements, ext…

The fund for certification of interpreters for the deaf in the state treasury is renamed the fund for registration of interpreters for the deaf. All fees received by the Department of Human Services and money collected under § 1-36A-15 shall be deposited in the fund. Any money in…

Any balance of fees received by the Department of Human Services after payment of compensation and expenditures may be expended by the secretary of human services only in administering §§ 1-36A-10.1 to 1-36A-16 , inclusive. Source: SL 1993, ch 21 , § 5; SL 1997, ch 14 , § 5; SL 2…

The Department of Human Services shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish the following nonrefundable fees for provisional certification and registration: (1) For provisional certification, not more than three hundred twenty-five dollars; (2) For initial regis…

The provisions of §§ 1-36A-10.1 to 1-36A-15 , inclusive, do not prohibit: (1) Any signing assistance in a medical emergency until the assistance of a certified interpreter is obtained; (2) The practice of interpreting, if directly supervised by a certified interpreter, included i…

1-36A-18 Establishment of interpreter mentoring program for interpreters for the deaf. 1-36A-19

The Department of Human Services shall establish and administer a state-wide interpreter mentoring program for interpreters for the deaf. The program may be implemented through contracts with public and private organizations that provide services to persons who are deaf or hard o…

1-36A-20 1-36A-20 to 1-36A-24. Repealed by SL 2012, ch 23 , § 10. 1-36A-25 Program for adults and elderly--Establishment--Purposes. 1-36A-26 Promulgation of rules regarding services for adults and elderly. 1-36A-27 Records required--Improper use of names or information concerning…

1-36A-3 Division of Rehabilitation Services--Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired. 1-36A-3.1 1-36A-3.1 to 1-36A-3.3. Repealed by SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), §§ 106 to 108, eff. Apr. 12, 2011. 1-36A-4 Appointment of division directors. 1-36A-5 Board of Vocati…

The Department of Human Services may establish a program of services for adults and the elderly to promote the development, coordination, and utilization of resources to meet the long-term needs of adults and the elderly and to provide services to assist them in their social and …

The secretary may promulgate reasonable and necessary rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , for the administration and operation of the program for adults and the elderly relating to the following areas: (1) Services to enable recipients to remain in their own home and services to ol…

The adult services and aging programs shall keep such records as may be required by law or federal regulations. All applications and records concerning any applicant or recipient are confidential. Except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the adult service…

All investigative case records and files relating to reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of adults and elderly are confidential, and no disclosure of any such records, files, or other information may be made except as authorized in this chapter. The Department of Human Ser…

Except as otherwise provided for in § 1-36A-29.1 , the Department of Human Services may disclose information to referring individuals and entities, for the purpose of relaying the status of their referral. Source: SL 2024, ch 13 , § 1.

There is hereby created within the Department of Human Services the following divisions: (1) The Division of Rehabilitation Services, which is the state agency to administer the state vocational rehabilitation plan to provide rehabilitation services to individuals except persons …

There is hereby created a Board of Vocational Rehabilitation. Source: SL 1977, ch 226 , § 3; SL 1993, ch 20 , § 1; SL 2001, ch 15 , § 1.

Repealed by SL 2012, ch 13 , § 12.

The Department of Human Services shall, under the direction and control of the secretary of human services, perform all the functions of the following former agencies: (1) The Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired, created by chapter 28-10 ; (2) The Division of V…

1-36A-9. Repealed by SL 1990, ch 213 , § 4.

1-36A-10 Repealed by SL 2012, ch 14 , § 2. 1-36A-10.1 Registration of certified interpreters--Annual renewal--Fees. 1-36A-10.2 Interpreting defined. 1-36A-10.3 Certification and registration required for interpreters receiving remuneration--Violation as misdemeanor. 1-36A-10.4 Pr…

[Repealed or reserved.]

Repealed by SL 2006, ch 231 , § 1.

There is hereby created a Department of Labor and Regulation. The head of the Department of Labor and Regulation is the secretary of labor and regulation who shall be appointed and serve pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, Article IV, § 9.…

The Plumbing Commission, created by chapter 36-25 , and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of the former s…

The Board of Accountancy, created by chapter 36-20B , and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of the former…

The Board of Barber Examiners, created by chapter 36-14 , and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of the fo…

The Cosmetology Commission, created by chapter 36-15 , and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of the forme…

The Division of Banking created by chapter 51A-2 and its functions in the former Department of Revenue and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation created by Executive Reorganization Order 2011-01. The secretary of labor and regulation shall perform t…

The South Dakota State Banking Commission created by 51A-2 and its functions in the former Department of Revenue and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation created by Executive Reorganization Order 2011-01. The secretary of labor and regulation shall…

The Division of Insurance created by chapter 58-2 and its functions in the former Department of Revenue and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation created by Executive Reorganization Order 2011-01. The secretary of labor and regulation shall perform …

The Real Estate Commission, created by chapter 36-21A , and its functions in the former Department of Revenue and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation created by Executive Reorganization Order 2011-01. The secretary of labor and regulation shall pe…

The Abstractors Board of Examiners, created by chapter 36-13 , and its functions in the former Department of Revenue and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation created by Executive Reorganization Order 2011-01. The secretary of labor and regulation s…

The functions and programs of the former Department of Labor and the duties of the secretary of labor are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation and the secretary of labor and regulation. Source: SL 1973, ch 2 , § 88; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1 ), § 33, eff. Apr.…

The Appraiser Certification Program, created by chapter 36-21B , and its functions in the former Department of Revenue and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation created by Executive Reorganization Order 2011-01. The secretary of labor and regulation…

The Department of Labor and Regulation shall, under the direction and control of the secretary of labor and regulation, perform all administrative functions (as defined in § 1-32-1 ) of the following divisions: (1) The Division of Banking, created by chapter 51A-2 ; (2) The Divis…

The Department of Labor and Regulation shall, under the direction and control of the secretary of labor and regulation, perform all administrative functions except special budgetary functions (as defined in § 1-32-1 ) of the following advisory councils: (1) The state workers' com…

The Division of Human Rights and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of the former secretary of the Departm…

The head of the Division of Human Rights of the Department of Labor and Regulation is the director of human rights. The director of human rights shall be subject to appointment and removal in accordance with the provisions of § 1-32-6 concerning the appointment of division direct…

The Division of Human Rights shall, under the direction and control of the director of human rights, perform all administrative functions except special budgetary functions (as defined in § 1-32-1 ) of the Commission of Human Rights created by chapter 20-13 . Source: SL 1973, ch …

The Board of Technical Professions, created by chapter 36-18A , and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of …

The Electrical Commission, created by chapter 36-16 , and its functions in the former Department of Commerce and Regulation are transferred to the Department of Labor and Regulation. The secretary of the Department of Labor and Regulation shall perform the functions of the former…

[Repealed or reserved.]

The Department of Game, Fish and Parks is hereby continued. Source: SL 1973, ch 2 , § 107; SL 1973, ch 264 , § 6.

The head of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks is the secretary of the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Source: SL 1973, ch 2 , § 108; SL 1973, ch 264 , § 7.

In addition to the other functions and responsibilities of the Game, Fish and Parks Commission, the commission shall nominate, not less than three persons for the position of secretary of game, fish and parks, who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. S…