36-1C-7. Formal complaint.
If an alleged violation has probable cause constituting grounds for disciplinary action, the legal counsel for the agency may commence formal proceedings by serving a formal complaint by mail or electronic mail upon the applicant or licensee complained against.
The formal complaint must include the name of the applicant or licensee complained against, and a statement of facts setting forth the nature of the violations being charged that constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
Source: SL 2021, ch 168, ยง 7.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 01C - Uniform Complaint And Declaratory Ruling Procedures
Section 36-1C-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-1C-2 - Complaints--Jurisdiction.
Section 36-1C-3 - Receipt of complaint--Time to respond--Failure to respond.
Section 36-1C-4 - Investigation--Dismissal permitted.
Section 36-1C-5 - Option to authorize limited administrative fines for specified violations.
Section 36-1C-6 - Informal disposition--Notice.
Section 36-1C-7 - Formal complaint.
Section 36-1C-8 - Response to formal complaint.
Section 36-1C-9 - Notice of hearing.
Section 36-1C-10 - Appearance required of applicant or licensee.
Section 36-1C-11 - Board or commission member disqualified.
Section 36-1C-12 - Written waiver of procedures.
Section 36-1C-13 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-1C-14 - Petition for declaratory ruling.