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2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-14 - Administration of chapter--Promulgation of rules by commission.

36-25-14. Administration of chapter--Promulgation of rules by commission.
The State Plumbing Commission shall administer the provisions of this chapter and may, in compliance with chapter 1-26, promulgate rules establishing the educational, training, and examination requirements required of applicants for a plumbing contractor's license, plumber's license, plumber's apprentice license, water conditioning plumbing contractor's license, water conditioning plumbing installer's license, water conditioning plumbing apprentice license, appliance plumbing contractor's license, appliance plumbing installer's license, appliance plumbing apprentice license, sewer and water plumbing contractor's license, sewer and water plumbing installer's license, sewer and water plumbing apprentice license, manufactured and mobile home contractor's license, manufactured and mobile home installer's license, manufactured and mobile home apprentice license, underground irrigation contractor's license, underground irrigation installer's license, underground irrigation installer apprentice license, and individual and small on-site wastewater system installer license.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §3 (1); revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, §4; SL 1986, ch 302, §30; SL 1987, ch 278, §1; SL 1991, ch 24, §11; SL 1991, ch 284, §3; SL 1993, ch 294, §1; SL 2021, ch 181, § 3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-15 - Standards adopted for plumbing--Conformity to Uniform Plumbing Code.

36-25-15. Standards adopted for plumbing--Conformity to Uniform Plumbing Code.
The commission shall, in compliance with chapter 1-26, adopt and publish minimum standards relative to the design, construction, installation, improvement, extension, and alteration of materials, piping, venting, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in relation to plumbing and plumbing systems. All plumbing and plumbing systems shall be designed, constructed, installed, improved, extended, and altered in substantial accord with the requirements of the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as in effect January 1, 2015, and such amendments or revision adopted by the commission to protect the health, life, safety, and welfare of persons and property in this state.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §3 (2); SL 1972, ch 15, §4; SL 1977, ch 304, §1; SL 1993, ch 295; SL 1994, ch 308; SL 1996, ch 237; SL 2003, ch 208, §1; SL 2010, ch 194, §1; SL 2016, ch 192, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-16 - Local regulations permitted--Minimum standards--Plumbing by registrant pending municipal permit.

36-25-16. Local regulations permitted--Minimum standards--Plumbing by registrant pending municipal permit.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit any municipality by ordinance from making and enforcing requirements and standards regarding plumbing, and from making inspections and collecting fees relating thereto. Any such ordinances shall be deemed the applicable standards as to any plumbing work in such municipality, provided that the standards as contained in such ordinances meet the minimum standards of the State Plumbing Code as adopted by the commission, and that any person registered by the commission may do plumbing work in such municipality for a period of six months following application for a permit or license in said municipality.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §15; SL 1977, ch 304, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-17 - License required for plumbing work on property connected to public water or sewer system--Exceptions.

36-25-17. License required for plumbing work on property connected to public water or sewer system--Exceptions.
No person may engage in plumbing for which a license is required pursuant to §36-25-19 on any property which is in connection with a public system of waterworks or sewerage unless that person is licensed by the commission. However, no license is required of a person who does the following work in compliance with the provisions of the minimum standards prescribed by the commission:
(1)Plumbing on premises owned and actually occupied by the person as the person's residence;
(2)Plumbing on premises of a single-family dwelling unit that is in the process of being constructed, if the person owns the premises and intends to actually occupy the premises as the person's residence when construction is complete;
(3)Plumbing repair work on premises where the person is employed and performing the plumbing repair work; or
(4)Plumbing repair work on the person's own property.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §12; SL 2003, ch 206, §2; SL 2019, ch 172, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-17.1 - Waiver of licensing requirements for applicants in rural areas and small municipalities--Examination.

36-25-17.1. Waiver of licensing requirements for applicants in rural areas and small municipalities--Examination.
The commission may waive certain licensing requirements for an applicant in a rural area or a municipality of less than fifteen hundred population as shown by the last federal decennial census, if the applicant passes an examination given by the commission that demonstrates that the applicant knows the laws and rules governing plumbing. Any person registered under the provisions of this section shall be restricted to performing plumbing in a rural area or a municipality of less than fifteen hundred population. The commission may, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, provide for a license for applicants in a rural area or a municipality of less than fifteen hundred population.
Source:
SL 2003, ch 206, §3; SL 2012, ch 252, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-17.2 - Training to be provided--Scope and contents--Exception.

36-25-17.2. Training to be provided--Scope and contents--Exception.
The commission shall provide or arrange for training programs on the plumbing code and applicable laws and rules governing plumbing for persons licensed under §36-25-17.1, except for those persons showing competency by passing a state administered plumbing examination. Each person licensed as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber shall receive a minimum of four hours training of potable water distribution systems and four hours training of drainage, waste, and vent systems during the first year of licensure.
Source:
SL 2003, ch 206, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-17.3 - License required--Small on-site wastewater system work.

36-25-17.3. License required--Small on-site wastewater system work.
An individual and small on-site wastewater system may only be altered, repaired, constructed, or installed by an individual with an individual and small on-site wastewater system installer license.
Source:
SL 2021, ch 181, § 1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-18 - Commission as committee of examiners--Duties of committee.

36-25-18. Commission as committee of examiners--Duties of committee.
The commission shall also serve as a committee of plumbing examiners. The duties of such committee shall be to examine the qualifications of all persons having made application to the commission for a permit to engage in the business or trade of plumbing contractor, plumber, or plumber's apprentice.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §4 (1), (2).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-19 - Application for license--Examination--Fees.

36-25-19. Application for license--Examination--Fees.
A person may apply for a license required by this chapter to the commission, accompanied by a license fee established by the commission under this section. If the person is not entitled to a renewal, the commission shall register a person who satisfactorily passes an examination showing fitness to practice the person's trade. Examinations may be held in conjunction with any quarterly meeting of the commission.
The commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to establish examination and reexamination fees, and license and renewal of license fees for: plumbing contractor, plumber, water conditioning contractor, water conditioning installer, appliance contractor, appliance installer, sewer and water contractor, sewer and water installer, manufactured and mobile home contractor, manufactured and mobile home installer, underground irrigation contractor, underground irrigation installer, and individual and small on-site wastewater system installer.
No fee established under this section for an examination or reexamination may exceed one hundred dollars. No fee established under this section for a license or renewal of license may exceed three hundred dollars.
Source: SL 1970, ch 222, §§4 (3), (6); SL 1986, ch 302, §31; SL 1987, ch 29, §93; SL 1987, ch 278, §2; SL 1993, ch 294, §2; SL 2008, ch 191, §55; SL 2014, ch 185, §1; SL 2019, ch 169, §3; SL 2021, ch 181, §4; SL 2022, ch 153, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-19.1 - Plumbing inspection fee--Permit fee--Installation certificate fee.

36-25-19.1. Plumbing inspection fee--Permit fee--Installation certificate fee.
Any person who is responsible for the installation of plumbing work shall pay a plumbing inspection fee. The plumbing inspection fee shall be the sum of a plumbing installation certificate fee plus a plumbing permit fee. The commission shall establish by rule, promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, the plumbing permit fee and the plumbing installation certificate fee. The plumbing permit fee for a single-family dwelling unit may not exceed seventy-five dollars. The plumbing permit fee for a multiple-dwelling unit or a public building may not exceed two hundred fifty dollars. The plumbing installation certificate fee may not exceed ten dollars.
The number of inspections for each permit is limited to three inspections. The commission may charge a fee of fifty dollars for any inspection in excess of the three allotted inspections.
Source:
SL 2003, ch 207, §2; SL 2008, ch 191, §56; SL 2014, ch 185, §2; SL 2019, ch 172, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-19.2 - Plumbing permit not required in certain situations.

36-25-19.2. Plumbing permit not required in certain situations.
No plumbing permit is required if the plumbing repair work or plumbing fixture replacement:
(1)Does not involve cutting into or extending existing water and waste systems;
(2)Is done on buildings that are not connected to a public system of waterworks or sewerage; or
(3)Is conducted by full-time maintenance personnel on the business premises of an employer.
No plumbing permit is required in any political subdivision where a local plumbing permit has been issued, unless a state-conducted inspection is requested in addition to the local inspection. Any person requesting such inspection is responsible for paying any plumbing permit fee for the requested inspection.
Source:
SL 2003, ch 207, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-19.3 - Fees for plumbing code training courses.

36-25-19.3. Fees for plumbing code training courses.
Any person participating in any code training courses offered by the commission shall remit a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars. The commission shall establish the training fee, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, to offset expenses of the training.
Source:
SL 2003, ch 207, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-19.4 - Expiration of licenses issued under §36-25-19--Renewal.

36-25-19.4. Expiration of licenses issued under § 36-25-19--Renewal.
A license issued under §36-25-19 expires annually on the following dates:
(1)For a plumbing contractor or plumber, December thirty-first; and
(2)For a water conditioning contractor, water conditioning installer, appliance contractor, appliance installer, sewer and water contractor, sewer and water installer, manufactured and mobile home contractor, manufactured and mobile home installer, underground irrigation contractor, underground irrigation installer, or individual and small on-site wastewater system installer; June thirtieth.
An expired license may be renewed no later than six months following the date of expiration.
Source: SL 2022, ch 153, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-21 - Reciprocity with other states.

36-25-21. Reciprocity with other states.
The commission may register, without examination upon the payment of the required fee, nonresident applicants registered under the laws of other states having requirements for regulating plumbers which the commission determines are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this state.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §11.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-23 - Temporary permits.

36-25-23. Temporary permits.
The commission may issue temporary, revocable permits for a period of not to exceed one year, to persons furnishing satisfactory evidence to the board of their qualifications.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §7.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-24 - Initial apprentice license fees--Temporary license fees.

36-25-24. Initial apprentice license fees--Temporary license fees.
The commission shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, on fees for an initial apprentice license, the license's annual renewal, and a temporary license. The temporary license fees must be paid prior to taking the examination for the first time. No fee may exceed fifty dollars.
Source: SL 1970, ch 222, §9; SL 1972, ch 208; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, §3; SL 1986, ch 302, §33; SL 1987, ch 278, §4; SL 1993, ch 294, §4; SL 2008, ch 191, §59; SL 2014, ch 185, §4; SL 2022, ch 153, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-24.1 - Underground irrigation defined.

36-25-24.1. Underground irrigation defined.
As used in §§36-25-14, 36-25-19, and 36-25-24, the term, underground irrigation, means any nonagricultural, landscape irrigation system.
Source:
SL 1993, ch 294, §6; SL 1996, ch 238; SL 2019, ch 169, §5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-26 - Notice to commission of change of address.

36-25-26. Notice to commission of change of address.
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.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-27 - Grounds for refusal to issue license, revocation, or suspension.

36-25-27. Grounds for refusal to issue license, revocation, or suspension.
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)Failure to notify the commission in writing within thirty days following any denial, revocation, or suspension of a certificate, license, or permit issued by any other jurisdiction, or any change of address or employment;
(4)Knowingly aiding and abetting any person who is not licensed or permitted in accordance with this chapter to engage in activity that requires a license or permit under this chapter; or
(5)Conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime of violence as defined under §22-1-2. For purposes of this subdivision, a certified copy of the record of conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere is conclusive evidence.
Source:
SL 1970, ch 222, §10; SL 2019, ch 169, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-30 - Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.

36-25-30. Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.
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.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-31 - Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies.

36-25-31. Injunction to prevent violations--Election of remedies.
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 created to carry out directions to the Code Commission contained in SL 1972, ch 15, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 25 - Plumbers › Section 36-25-32 - Continuing education.

36-25-32. Continuing education.
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 to the plumbing trade during the previous license period. An applicant for new licensure as a plumbing contractor or plumber by reciprocity shall successfully complete four hours of continuing education relating to the plumbing trade prior to license issuance.
Source: SL 2008, ch 196, §1; SL 2022, ch 153, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-1 - Definition of terms.

36-26-1. Definition of terms.
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 capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable for this goal. Social work practice consists of the professional specialized and disciplined application of social work skills secured by formalized education or substitute work experience as permitted under §36-26-15.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-2 - Purpose and application of chapter.

36-26-2. Purpose and application of chapter.
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 and to promote high standards of professional performance for any person engaged in the profession of social work. However, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to any employee of state government who is covered by the provisions of chapter 3-6D.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §2; SL 2018, ch 12, §18.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-3 - Board of Social Work Examiners--Composition--Appointment and qualifications of members.

36-26-3. Board of Social Work Examiners--Composition--Appointment and qualifications of members.
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 worker professional licensed under the provisions of this chapter who has practiced in the state for at least two years. The Governor shall appoint all of the members.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §3; SL 2005, ch 199, §60; SL 2019, ch 173, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-5 - Terms of appointment.

36-26-5. Terms of appointment.
Appointments to the board shall be for terms of three years, beginning on October thirty-first. The appointee's term shall expire on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment. No member of the board may serve for more than three successive full terms. However, appointment to an unexpired term is not considered as a full term.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §§5, 6; SL 2005, ch 199, §62; SL 2012, ch 16, §9.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-6 - Removal by Governor for cause--Filling of vacancies.

36-26-6. Removal by Governor for cause--Filling of vacancies.
The Governor may remove a member of the board for cause. In the event of a vacancy on the board caused by death of a member, resignation, removal from the state, or for any other reason, the Governor shall appoint a new member to serve out the unexpired term.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-7 - Annual meeting and election of officers--Secretary-treasurer included in blanket bond.

36-26-7. Annual meeting and election of officers--Secretary-treasurer included in blanket bond.
The Board of Social Work Examiners shall annually elect a president and a secretary-treasurer from its members. The board shall meet at least once a year at a place and time determined by the president of the board. The secretary-treasurer of the board shall be included in the blanket bond on officials pursuant to §3-5-5.1.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §7; SL 1989, ch 334.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-8 - Per diem and expenses of board members--Compensation of secretary-treasurer--Employment of office personnel.

36-26-8. Per diem and expenses of board members--Compensation of secretary-treasurer--Employment of office personnel.
Each board member shall receive per diem set pursuant to §4-7-10.4 and expenses at the same rate as other state employees while actually engaged in the board's official duties. The secretary-treasurer shall be paid additional compensation for the secretary-treasurer's services as shall be unanimously agreed to by the full board membership. The board, pursuant to chapter 3-6D, may hire office personnel deemed necessary by the board for carrying on the board's official duties and shall set the compensation to be paid the personnel.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §39; SL 1973, ch 23; SL 2018, ch 12, §19.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-38 - Record of license data kept by secretary-treasurer--Evidence--Certified copies.

36-26-38. Record of license data kept by secretary-treasurer--Evidence--Certified copies.
The secretary-treasurer of the board shall keep a record by entering the name of each person who has been granted a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the license number, and the date the license was issued or renewed. The record may be admitted as evidence in any court. The original records of the board shall be kept at the office of the secretary-treasurer of the board. The secretary-treasurer shall furnish any person requesting a copy of any record, certified by the secretary-treasurer, upon payment of a fee of twenty-five cents per page.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §38; SL 2015, ch 200, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-39 - Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.

36-26-39. Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §42; SL 1977, ch 190, §205.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 36 - Professions and Occupations › Chapter 26 - Social Workers › Section 36-26-40 - Board to recommend prosecutions and civil actions for violations.

36-26-40. Board to recommend prosecutions and civil actions for violations.
In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the board shall:
(1)Recommend prosecutions for violations of this chapter to the appropriate state's attorneys; and
(2)Recommend to the attorney general the bringing of civil actions to seek injunctions and other relief against violations of this chapter.
Source:
SL 1975, ch 22, §28.