36-31-2. Occupational therapy committee--Appointment--Terms--Duties--Qualifications.
The board shall appoint an occupational therapy committee composed of three registered occupational therapists or two registered occupational therapists and one certified occupational therapy assistant. The committee shall assist the Board of Examiners in approving qualifications of persons applying for a license to practice occupational therapy in the state and the promulgation of rules pertaining to occupational therapy, including guidelines for continuing competency. The committee shall meet at least annually or as necessary to conduct business. Each committee member shall serve a term of three years. No member may serve more than three consecutive full terms. Each person nominated to serve on the committee shall have the following qualifications:
(1)The person shall be a resident of the state;
(2)The person shall be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state; and
(3)The person shall have practiced occupational therapy a minimum of three years.
If any vacancy arises on the committee, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as an original appointment. The member shall serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The appointment to an unexpired term is not considered a full term. The committee shall meet the requirements of chapter 1-25 regarding open meetings.
Source: SL 1986, ch 323, §2; SL 2005, ch 199, §70; SL 2020, ch 167, § 8.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 31 - Occupational Therapists
Section 36-31-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 36-31-2 - Occupational therapy committee--Appointment--Terms--Duties--Qualifications.
Section 36-31-4 - Certain activities not proscribed or restricted.
Section 36-31-5 - Limited permit--Duration--Renewal.
Section 36-31-6 - Application for licensure--Requirements.
Section 36-31-7 - Waiver of education requirements.
Section 36-31-8 - Additional waiver provisions.
Section 36-31-9 - Requirements for foreign-trained occupational therapists or assistants.
Section 36-31-10 - Issuance of license upon payment of fee.
Section 36-31-13 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-31-14 - Grounds for revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license.
Section 36-31-15 - Initiation of license cancellation, revocation, or suspension proceedings.
Section 36-31-17 - Applicability of chapter 1-26.
Section 36-31-18 - Appeal from decision of board.
Section 36-31-21 - Additional duties of board--Criminal prosecutions--Civil actions.
Section 36-31-22 - Investigation and report of violations.