Title 36 — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

As used in §§ 36-25-14 and 36-25-19 , "underground irrigation" means any nonagricultural, landscape irrigation system. Source: SL 1993, ch 294 , § 6; SL 1996, ch 238 ; SL 2019, ch 169 , § 5; SL 2025, ch 163 , § 5. 36-25-25. Repealed by SL 1971, ch 216 , § 2.

36-25-26 Notice to commission of change of address. 36-25-27 Grounds for refusal to issue license, revocation, or suspension. 36-25-28

Every holder of any permit granted under the provisions of this chapter shall promptly notify the commission of any change in his business or residence address. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 11.

The commission may, in accordance with chapter 1-26 , refuse to issue, revoke, or suspend a license, or limit the scope of any license for: (1) Failure to comply with any law, or any rule or order of the commission; (2) Failure to comply with local plumbing ordinances; (3) Failur…

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36-25-30 Violation of chapter as misdemeanor. 36-25-31 Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies. 36-25-32 Continuing education.

Members of the State Plumbing Commission shall be appointed for terms of three years. The Governor may stagger the terms to enable the commission to have different terms expire each year. Any member appointed to the commission prior to July 1, 2005, shall serve the four-year term…

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 13; SL 1977, ch 190 , § 203.

The State Plumbing Commission shall be empowered to commence actions for injunction for violation of this chapter or regulations hereunder as an alternate to criminal proceedings. The commencement of one proceeding by the commission constitutes an election. Source: New section cr…

Each applicant for renewal of a plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumbing contractor, restricted plumber, or third year apprentice plumber licensed as an apprentice plumber by examination shall successfully complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education relating…

Members of the commission shall qualify by taking and subscribing the oath of office required by other state officers, which shall be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State. Each member shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. Source: SL 1970, ch 2…

In the event of a vacancy on the commission for any reason, the Governor shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term of the vacancy. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (2).

The commission shall meet quarterly at such time and place within this state as shall be designated by the commission. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (5).

The State Plumbing Commission shall continue within the Department of Labor and Regulation, and shall retain all its prescribed functions, including administrative functions. The commission shall submit such records, information, and reports in the form and at such times as requi…

The commission shall have a common seal and shall keep a record of its proceedings, including a register which shall show the action taken by the commission on all applications for permits. Source: SL 1970, ch 222 , § 2 (5); revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15 , § 3.

The members of the commission shall, within thirty days after their appointment, meet and elect a president and vice - president from their own number, and elect or appoint a secretary - treasurer who need not be one of their number, each of whom shall hold their respective offic…

36-25-10 Employment of inspectors and assistants. 36-25-11

Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean: (1) "Board," the Board of Social Work Examiners established under this chapter; (2) "Social work," the professional activity for fee of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their…

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person or persons to engage in the practice, or attempt to practice, social work as a certified social worker, social worker or social work associate without a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. No social work associate …

No person may represent himself as a social worker by using the titles "certified social worker," "social worker," "social work associate," or any other title that includes such words unless licensed under this chapter. No person may represent himself as a certified social worker…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified physicians, surgeons, registered nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, attorneys, court employees, marriage counselors, family counselors, child counselors, or members of the clergy from doing work within the stan…

The board shall issue a license as a certified social worker, a social worker, or a social work associate. Source: SL 1975, ch 22 , § 12.

The board shall issue a license as a "certified social worker" to an applicant who: (1) Has a doctorate or master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the council on social work education; (2) Has passed an examination prepared by the board for this purpose. Source…

The board shall issue a license as a social worker to an applicant who: (1) Has a baccalaureate degree in a social work or social welfare program accredited by the council on social work education; and (2) Has passed an examination prepared by the board for this purpose; or (3) H…

The board shall issue a license as a certified social worker or social worker to any applicant who: (1) Meets the requirements for a certified social worker or social worker except whose baccalaureate or master of social work degree is from a program in candidacy status with the …

The board shall issue a license as a "social work associate" to an applicant who: (1) Has a baccalaureate degree in a nonsocial work field or discipline or an associate of arts degree in the human services in a program approved by the board from a junior college, college, or univ…

Clinical social work practice is the professional application of social work theory and methods to the treatment and prevention of psychosocial dysfunction, disability, or impairment, including emotional and mental disorders. It is based on knowledge of one or more theories of hu…

Any licensed social worker licensed under § 36-26-17 , may organize or contract for services with a corporation organized under the laws of this state by licensed practitioners of the healing arts, for the purpose of negotiating group health care contracts and providing services …

An applicant shall be exempted from the requirement for any examination provided in this chapter if: (1) The applicant is licensed or registered under the laws of a state or territory of the United States that imposes substantially the same requirements as this chapter; (2) Pursu…

The board may enter into a national or multi-state licensing compact to provide licensing reciprocity for social workers. Source: SL 2013, ch 182 , § 2.

The fees to be paid by an applicant to determine fitness to receive a license to practice social work shall be set by the board. The fees shall be set in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 in the following areas: for a biennial application, for reciprocity without examina…

Since the profession of social work profoundly affects the lives of the people of this state, it is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public by setting standards of qualification, education, training, and experience for each person engaging in the practice of social work…

36-26-21 Times and places of examinations. 36-26-22 Re-examinations allowed--Fee. 36-26-23 Expiration and renewal of licenses--Renewal fee. 36-26-24 Display of license. 36-26-25 Annual publication of names of licensees and private practitioners. 36-26-26 Continuing education requ…

The board shall hold examinations at least annually and from time to time at such place or places as the board may designate. Source: SL 1975, ch 22 , § 21.

Any applicant failing to pass the examination provided by this chapter shall be entitled within six months to a re - examination upon payment of an additional fee to be set by the board, but two such re - examinations shall exhaust the privilege under the original application. So…

All licenses issued by the board shall expire on the first day of January of the second year succeeding the issuance thereof. A license may be renewed every two years upon the payment of a fee to be fixed by the board. Source: SL 1975, ch 22 , § 23.

Each social work license shall be conspicuously displayed at the place of practice of the licensee within thirty days after issuance of such license. Source: SL 1975, ch 22 , § 22.

In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the board shall annually publish a list of the names and addresses of all persons who are: (1) Licensed certified social workers under this chapter; (2) Licensed social workers under this chapter; (3) Licensed social …

Attendance at postgraduate work as may be prescribed by the board, is a further requirement for renewal of any license. In no instance may the board require a greater number of hours of annual continuing education study than are available at courses approved by the board and held…

Failure of a licensee to renew his license on or before the first day of July of the year of expiration shall constitute a forfeiture of such license; provided, however, that any person who has so forfeited his license under this chapter may have the same restored to him by makin…

Any licensee who does not renew his or her license for two consecutive years because of sickness or other reason, or absence from the State of South Dakota, must take the examination as prescribed for an applicant to become a licensee and comply with all the provisions hereof, ap…

The board may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 that set standards for professional practice, establish the procedure for the licensure, eligibility, continuing education, supervision, and examination for certified social workers, social workers, and social work associate…

The South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners consists of seven members, two of whom shall be lay members, four of whom shall be certified social workers licensed under the provisions of this chapter to engage in private independent practice, and one of whom shall be a social w…

No licensed certified social worker, social worker, or social work associate or his employee may disclose any information he may have acquired from persons consulting him in his professional capacity that was necessary to enable him to render services in his professional capacity…

It shall be the duty of the board at least annually and from time to time to examine and inspect or cause to be examined and inspected all private social work establishments in the state. Said board and its agents and employees shall have the authority to enter and inspect any pr…

The board may deny, revoke, suspend, or cancel any license or application for licensure to practice as a certified social worker, social worker, or social work associate and may take such other disciplinary or corrective action as the board deems appropriate upon any one or more …

The proceedings for cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license may be initiated when the board has information that any person may have been guilty of any misconduct as provided in § 36-26-32 or is guilty of gross incompetence or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. …

All proceedings relative to the cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license, or relative to reissuing a license which has been canceled, revoked, or suspended shall only be held when a majority of the members of the board are present at such hearings. The decision of the…

All proceedings relative to the cancellation, revocation, or suspension of a license shall otherwise conform to the procedure set forth in chapter 1-26 . Source: SL 1975, ch 22 , § 32.

Any party feeling aggrieved by any acts, rulings or decisions of the board relating to refusal to grant or to cancellation, revocation or suspension of a license shall have the right to appeal pursuant to chapter 1-26 . Source: SL 1975, ch 22 , § 34.