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SD Codified L § 36-26-9 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-9 - Board of examiners within Department of Social Services--Exercise of functions--Records and reports.

36-26-9. Board of examiners within Department of Social Services--Exercise of functions--Records and reports.The Board of Social Work Examiners shall be within the Department of Social Services, and shall exercise all its prescribed functions, including administrative functions. The board shall submit such records, information and reports in the form and at such times as required by the secretary of social services, and the board shall also report annually. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §8; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §46; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
SD Codified L § 36-26-10 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-10 - Unlicensed practice as misdemeanor--Associates to be supervised by social workers.

36-26-10. Unlicensed practice as misdemeanor--Associates to be supervised by social workers.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 may practice except under the supervision of a certified social worker or social worker. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §9; SL 1977, ch 190, §204.
SD Codified L § 36-26-11 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-11 - Titles and designations prohibited to unlicensed persons.

36-26-11. Titles and designations prohibited to unlicensed persons.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, social worker, or social work associate by adding the letters CSW, SW, or SWA unless licensed under this chapter. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §10.
SD Codified L § 36-26-12 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-12 - Practice of other professions not prohibited--Students to practice under licensee.

36-26-12. Practice of other professions not prohibited--Students to practice under licensee.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 standards and ethics of their respective professions and callings, provided they do not hold themselves out to the public by title as being engaged in the practice of social work. Students enrolled in recognized programs of study leading to social work degrees may practice only under the direct supervision of a certified social worker or social worker licensed under this chapter. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §11; SL 1995, ch 224, §2.
SD Codified L § 36-26-13 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-13 - Board to issue licenses.

36-26-13. Board to issue licenses.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-14 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-14 - Qualifications of certified social worker.

36-26-14. Qualifications of certified social worker.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: SL 1975, ch 22, §13.
SD Codified L § 36-26-15 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-15 - Qualifications for social worker's license.

36-26-15. Qualifications for social worker's license.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)Has been granted licensure or applied and met qualifications under this section prior to July 1, 2015. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §14; SL 2015, ch 200, §1.
SD Codified L § 36-26-15.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-15.1 - Licensure of persons graduating from social work programs in candidacy status.

36-26-15.1. Licensure of persons graduating from social work programs in candidacy status.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 Council on Social Work Education; and(2)Has passed an examination prepared by the board for this purpose.Any license granted under this section shall automatically expire if the social work baccalaureate or masters of social work program fails to maintain candidacy status or is denied accreditation. The social worker shall inform the board of any change in the social work program candidacy status. Source: SL 2011, ch 185, §1.
SD Codified L § 36-26-16 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-16 - Qualifications for social work associate.

36-26-16. Qualifications for social work associate.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 university approved by the board or equivalent as determined by the board;(2)Has passed an examination prepared by the board for this purpose. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §15.
SD Codified L § 36-26-17 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-17 - Independent practice requirements.

36-26-17.Independent practice requirements.No person may engage in the private, independent practice of social work unless he:(1)Is licensed under this chapter as a certified social worker;(2)Has had two years of experience under appropriate supervision in the field of specialization in which the applicant will practice (e. g., psychotherapy, community organization, or planning); and(3)Has passed an examination prepared by the board for this purpose. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §16.
SD Codified L § 36-26-17.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-17.1 - Certain healing arts practitioners to participate in alternate health care delivery systems.

36-26-17.1. Certain healing arts practitioners to participate in alternate health care delivery systems.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 within the scope of their respective licenses with alternate health care delivery systems, including, but not limited to, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, individual practices organizations or other similar forms of entity whatever. Source: SL 1987, ch 269, §2.
SD Codified L § 36-26-18 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-18 - Exemption from examination for out-of-state licensees.

36-26-18. Exemption from examination for out-of-state licensees.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)Pursuant to the laws of such state or territory, the applicant has taken and passed an examination similar to that for which exemption is sought;(3)The applicant provides verification of licensure on a form provided by the board from any state in which the applicant holds a license, as well as has held a license;(4)The applicant provides official transcripts from the college or university which conferred the degree; and(5)If applying for a license as a certified social worker-private independent practice, the applicant provides proof of supervision from the state from which original licensure was obtained. The board may waive this requirement, upon establishing the state is unable to provide the documentation. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §17; SL 2013, ch 182, §1.
SD Codified L § 36-26-18.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-18.1 - National or multi-state licensing compact.

36-26-18.1. National or multi-state licensing compact.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-19 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-19 - Application fees.

36-26-19. Application fees.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 examination, for the biennial renewal of a license, for examination or reexamination, for a temporary license, for a duplicate license, and for a late fee assessed after a license forfeiture. No fee may exceed three hundred dollars. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §18; SL 1986, ch 302, §60; SL 1994, ch 309, §2; SL 2008, ch 191, §60.
SD Codified L § 36-26-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-21 - Times and places of examinations.

36-26-21. Times and places of examinations.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-22 - Re-examinations allowed--Fee.

36-26-22. Re-examinations allowed--Fee.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. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §19.
SD Codified L § 36-26-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-23 - Expiration and renewal of licenses--Renewal fee.

36-26-23. Expiration and renewal of licenses--Renewal fee.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-24 - Display of license.

36-26-24. Display of license.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-25 - Annual publication of names of licensees and private practitioners.

36-26-25. Annual publication of names of licensees and private practitioners.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 work associates under this chapter;(4)Eligible to engage in the private, independent practice of social work under this chapter. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §27.
SD Codified L § 36-26-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-26 - Continuing education required--Waiver.

36-26-26. Continuing education required--Waiver.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 within the state. The board shall be allowed to waive the continuing education requirement in case of certified illness or undue hardship. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §25.
SD Codified L § 36-26-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-27 - Failure to renew as forfeiture of license--Restoration upon application and payment of fee.

36-26-27. Failure to renew as forfeiture of license--Restoration upon application and payment of fee.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 making written application therefor and by payment of the renewal fee for the current term. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §23.
SD Codified L § 36-26-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-28 - Re-examination required after lapse of license.

36-26-28. Re-examination required after lapse of license.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, applicable to any applicant to become a licensee. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §24.
SD Codified L § 36-26-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-29 - Promulgation of rules by board.

36-26-29. Promulgation of rules by board.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 associates. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §26; SL 1986, ch 302, §61.
SD Codified L § 36-26-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-30 - Social worker-client privilege--Exceptions.

36-26-30. Social worker-client privilege--Exceptions.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 to those persons except:(1)With the written consent of the person or persons or, in the case of death or disability, of his own personal representative, other person authorized to sue, or the beneficiary of an insurance policy on his life, health, or physical condition;(2)That a licensed certified social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed social work associate shall not be required to treat as confidential a communication that reveals the contemplation of a crime or a harmful act;(3)When the person is a minor under the laws of this state and the information acquired by the licensed certified social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed social work associate indicated that the minor was the victim or subject of a crime, the certified social worker, the social worker, or the social work associate may be required to testify fully in any examination, trial, or other proceeding in which the commission of such a crime is the subject of inquiry;(4)When the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the licensed certified social worker, social worker, or social work associate. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §41.
SD Codified L § 36-26-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-31 - Examination and inspection of private establishments--Access to premises.

36-26-31. Examination and inspection of private establishments--Access to premises.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 private social work establishment at any time when the establishment is open for the transaction of business. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §21.
SD Codified L § 36-26-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-32 - Grounds for denial, revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license.

36-26-32. Grounds for denial, revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license.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 of the following grounds:(1)The licensee or applicant is guilty of fraud in the practice of social work or fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of social work;(2)The licensee or applicant has been convicted during the past five years of a felony. The conviction of a felony shall be the conviction of any offense, which if committed within the State of South Dakota would constitute a felony under the laws thereof;(3)The licensee or applicant is engaged in the practice of social work under a false or assumed name and has not registered that name pursuant to chapter 37-11, or is impersonating another practitioner of a like or different name;(4)The licensee or applicant is addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics or stimulants to such an extent as to incapacitate him or her from the performance of his or her professional duties;(5)The physical or mental condition of the licensee or applicant is determined by a competent medical examiner to be such as to jeopardize or endanger those who seek relief from the licensee or applicant. A majority of the board may demand an examination of the licensee or applicant by a competent medical examiner selected by the board at the board's expense. If the licensee or applicant fails to submit to the examination, this shall constitute immediate grounds for suspension of the licensee's license or denial of the application for licensure;(6)The licensee or applicant has been found in violation of the code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers;(7)Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, certificate, or renewal thereof by bribery or fraudulent representation;(8)Knowingly making a false statement in connection with any application under this chapter;(9)Knowingly making a false statement on any form promulgated by the board in accordance with this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter;(10)The licensee or applicant has violated any provision of this chapter or the rules promulgated under this chapter; and(11)Cancellation, revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew a certificate, license, or permit to engage in the practice of social work in any other state for any cause. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §29; SL 2010, ch 195, §1; SL 2015, ch 200, §2.
SD Codified L § 36-26-33 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-33 - Initiation of cancellation, revocation, or suspension proceedings.

36-26-33. Initiation of cancellation, revocation, or suspension proceedings.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. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §30.
SD Codified L § 36-26-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-34 - Quorum for proceedings on cancellation, revocation, suspension or reissuance of license--Majority vote required.

36-26-34. Quorum for proceedings on cancellation, revocation, suspension or reissuance of license--Majority vote required.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 Board of Examiners to suspend, revoke, or cancel a license requires a majority vote of all the board members. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §§31, 33.
SD Codified L § 36-26-35 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-35 - Proceedings to conform to administrative procedure.

36-26-35. Proceedings to conform to administrative procedure.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-36 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-36 - Appeal from board rulings or decisions.

36-26-36. Appeal from board rulings or decisions.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.
SD Codified L § 36-26-37 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 36 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 26 - Social Workers|Section 36-26-37 - Reinstatement or reissue of license after cancellation, suspension or revocation--Automatic reinstatement after suspension.

36-26-37. Reinstatement or reissue of license after cancellation, suspension or revocation--Automatic reinstatement after suspension.Upon written application establishing compliance with existing licensing requirements and for reasons the board deems sufficient, the board, for good cause shown, by majority vote, may, under such conditions as it may impose, reinstate or reissue a license to any person whose license has been canceled, suspended or revoked; provided, however, that upon suspension of a license, the board in such order may provide for automatic reinstatement thereof after a fixed period of time as provided in the order. Source: SL 1975, ch 22, §35.