36-31-3. Practice or representation as occupational therapist by unlicensed person as misdemeanor.
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to practice occupational therapy or represent himself as an occupational therapist or use in connection with his name the words or letters "OTR"; "OTR/L"; "Occupational Therapist, Registered"; "Occupational Therapist, Registered/Licensed"; "Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant"; "COTA"; "COTA/L"; "Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed"; or any other letters, words or insignia indicating or implying that he is an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services in this state unless he is licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
Source: SL 1986, ch 323, ยง3.
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.