36-32-83 . Revocation of license--Grounds.
For purposes of this chapter, "unprofessional or dishonorable conduct" includes a finding that:
(1) The licensee or permit holder is guilty of fraud in the practice of counseling or of fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of counseling;
(2) The licensee or permit holder has been convicted during the past five years of a felony, or of any crime which, if committed in this state would constitute a felony;
(3) The licensee or permit holder is engaged in the practice of counseling under a false or assumed name and has not registered that name under chapter 37-11 , or is impersonating another practitioner having a like or different name;
(4) The licensee or permit holder is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or stimulants, to an extent that incapacitates the licensee from the performance of professional duties;
(5) The physical or mental condition of the licensee or permit holder, as determined by a competent health care provider, poses a risk of jeopardizing or endangering those who seek services from the licensee;
(6) The licensee or permit holder obtained or attempted to obtain a license, certificate, permit, or renewal through means of bribery or fraudulent representation;
(7) The licensee or permit holder knowingly made a materially false statement in connection with any application under this chapter;
(8) The licensee or permit holder knowingly made a materially false statement on any form required by the board in accordance with this chapter or any rules promulgated under this chapter;
(9) The licensee or permit holder violated any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter; or
(10) The licensee or permit holder violated ethical standards adopted by the board.
Source: SL 2020, ch 165, ยง 37.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 32 - Professional Counselors
Section 36-32-47 - Definitions.
Section 36-32-49 - Term of office--Compensation.
Section 36-32-50 - Removal for cause--Vacancy.
Section 36-32-51 - Meetings--Election of officers.
Section 36-32-52 - Immunity from liability.
Section 36-32-53 - Board within Department of Social Services.
Section 36-32-54 - Moneys received by board--Fund--Deposit--Continuous appropriation.
Section 36-32-55 - Duties of board.
Section 36-32-56 - Standards and procedures--Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-32-57 - Display of license.
Section 36-32-58 - Unlicensed practice--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 36-32-59 - Use of certain titles by unlicensed persons--Prohibition.
Section 36-32-60 - Fraudulent or misleading advertising--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 36-32-61 - Performing services outside of scope--Prohibition.
Section 36-32-62 - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 36-32-63 - Assistance in enforcement--Expenditures--Employment of attorney.
Section 36-32-64 - Professional counselor--Application--Requirements.
Section 36-32-65 - Licensed professional counselor--Mental health--Application--Requirements.
Section 36-32-66 - Examination of applicant's physical or mental health.
Section 36-32-67 - Applicants licensed out-of-state--Licensure requirements.
Section 36-32-68 - Applicants licensed out-of-state--Temporary license.
Section 36-32-69 - Person practicing under temporary license--Board supervision and discipline.
Section 36-32-70 - Change of name or address--Notice to board.
Section 36-32-71 - Term of license.
Section 36-32-72 - Renewal of license.
Section 36-32-73 - Continuing education for license renewal.
Section 36-32-74 - Inactive license--Reactivation.
Section 36-32-75 - Expired license--Reactivation.
Section 36-32-76 - Inapplicability of chapter to certain activities and services.
Section 36-32-77 - Client's violent behavior--Duty to warn.
Section 36-32-78 - Privileged information--Exceptions.
Section 36-32-79 - Testimony by counselor--Alimony or divorce action.
Section 36-32-80 - Complaints--Investigation--Dismissal--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-32-81 - Inspection of premises--Purposes.
Section 36-32-82 - Discovery--Evidence in contested cases--Civil actions.
Section 36-32-83 - Revocation of license--Grounds.
Section 36-32-84 - Revocation proceedings--Initiation.
Section 36-32-85 - Violation of chapter--Sanctions.
Section 36-32-86 - Suspension of license or registration--Grounds--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-32-87 - Conformity of revocation proceedings--Appeal.
Section 36-32-88 - Reinstatement of license.
Section 36-32-89 - Violations reported to law enforcement officials--Prosecution of violations.
Section 36-32-90 - Action for injunction.
Section 36-32-91 - Counseling services through electronic means--Requirements.
Section 36-32-92 - Fees--Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-32-93 - Professional counselors--Continuation of licenses.
Section 36-32-94 - Professional counselor--mental health--Continuation of licenses.