South Dakota Codified Laws
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, ยง28.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 36 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 26 - Social Workers

Section 36-26-1 - Definition of terms.

Section 36-26-2 - Purpose and application of chapter.

Section 36-26-3 - Board of Social Work Examiners--Composition--Appointment and qualifications of members.

Section 36-26-5 - Terms of appointment.

Section 36-26-6 - Removal by Governor for cause--Filling of vacancies.

Section 36-26-7 - Annual meeting and election of officers--Secretary-treasurer included in blanket bond.

Section 36-26-8 - Per diem and expenses of board members--Compensation of secretary-treasurer--Employment of office personnel.

Section 36-26-9 - Board of examiners within Department of Social Services--Exercise of functions--Records and reports.

Section 36-26-10 - Unlicensed practice as misdemeanor--Associates to be supervised by social workers.

Section 36-26-11 - Titles and designations prohibited to unlicensed persons.

Section 36-26-12 - Practice of other professions not prohibited--Students to practice under licensee.

Section 36-26-13 - Board to issue licenses.

Section 36-26-14 - Qualifications of certified social worker.

Section 36-26-15 - Qualifications for social worker's license.

Section 36-26-15.1 - Licensure of persons graduating from social work programs in candidacy status.

Section 36-26-16 - Qualifications for social work associate.

Section 36-26-17 - Independent practice requirements.

Section 36-26-17.1 - Certain healing arts practitioners to participate in alternate health care delivery systems.

Section 36-26-18 - Exemption from examination for out-of-state licensees.

Section 36-26-18.1 - National or multi-state licensing compact.

Section 36-26-19 - Application fees.

Section 36-26-21 - Times and places of examinations.

Section 36-26-22 - Re-examinations allowed--Fee.

Section 36-26-23 - Expiration and renewal of licenses--Renewal fee.

Section 36-26-24 - Display of license.

Section 36-26-25 - Annual publication of names of licensees and private practitioners.

Section 36-26-26 - Continuing education required--Waiver.

Section 36-26-27 - Failure to renew as forfeiture of license--Restoration upon application and payment of fee.

Section 36-26-28 - Re-examination required after lapse of license.

Section 36-26-29 - Promulgation of rules by board.

Section 36-26-30 - Social worker-client privilege--Exceptions.

Section 36-26-31 - Examination and inspection of private establishments--Access to premises.

Section 36-26-32 - Grounds for denial, revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license.

Section 36-26-33 - Initiation of cancellation, revocation, or suspension proceedings.

Section 36-26-34 - Quorum for proceedings on cancellation, revocation, suspension or reissuance of license--Majority vote required.

Section 36-26-35 - Proceedings to conform to administrative procedure.

Section 36-26-36 - Appeal from board rulings or decisions.

Section 36-26-37 - Reinstatement or reissue of license after cancellation, suspension or revocation--Automatic reinstatement after suspension.

Section 36-26-38 - Record of license data kept by secretary-treasurer--Evidence--Certified copies.

Section 36-26-39 - Violation of chapter as misdemeanor.

Section 36-26-40 - Board to recommend prosecutions and civil actions for violations.

Section 36-26-41 - Investigation and report of violations--Employment of special counsel--Expenses.

Section 36-26-42 - Action to enjoin violations--Alternate to criminal proceedings--Election.

Section 36-26-43 - Disposition of moneys received by board--Credit to Board of Examiners account--Continuous appropriation for expenses.

Section 36-26-44 - Issuance of temporary licenses--Validity--Expiration.

Section 36-26-45 - Clinical social work defined.