36-33-34 . Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Board," the Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists;
(2) "Licensee," a person who holds a license to practice marriage and family therapy;
(3) "Practice of marriage and family therapy," the rendering of professional marriage and family therapy services to individuals, family groups, and marital pairs, one-on-one or in groups, whether the services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations, either public or private, for compensation, including the diagnosis and treatment of nervous and mental disorders through the application of systemic theory and technique, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems.
Source: SL 2020, ch 166, ยง 1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 33 - Marriage And Family Therapists
Section 36-33-34 - Definitions.
Section 36-33-35 - Display of license.
Section 36-33-36 - Unlicensed practice--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 36-33-37 - Use of certain titles by unlicensed persons--Prohibition.
Section 36-33-38 - Fraudulent or misleading advertising--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 36-33-39 - Performing services outside of scope--Prohibition.
Section 36-33-40 - Inapplicability of chapter to certain professionals.
Section 36-33-41 - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 36-33-42 - Assistance in enforcement--Expenditures--Employment of attorney.
Section 36-33-43 - Marriage and family therapist--Application--Requirements.
Section 36-33-44 - Examination of applicant's physical or mental health.
Section 36-33-45 - Applicants licensed out-of-state--Licensure requirements.
Section 36-33-46 - Applicant licensed out-of-state--Temporary license.
Section 36-33-47 - Person practicing under temporary license--Board supervision and discipline.
Section 36-33-48 - Change of name or address--Notice to board.
Section 36-33-49 - Term of license.
Section 36-33-50 - Renewal of license.
Section 36-33-51 - Continuing education for license renewal.
Section 36-33-52 - Inactive license--Reactivation.
Section 36-33-53 - Expired license--Reactivation.
Section 36-33-54 - Inapplicability of chapter to certain activities and services.
Section 36-33-55 - Client's violent behavior--Duty to warn.
Section 36-33-56 - Privileged information--Exceptions.
Section 36-33-57 - Testimony by therapist--Alimony or divorce action.
Section 36-33-58 - Complaints--Investigation--Dismissal--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-33-59 - Inspection of premises.
Section 36-33-60 - Evidence in contested cases--Civil actions.
Section 36-33-61 - Revocation of license--Grounds.
Section 36-33-62 - Revocation proceedings--Initiation.
Section 36-33-63 - Violation of chapter--Sanctions.
Section 36-33-64 - Suspension of license or registration--Grounds--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-33-65 - Conformity of revocation proceedings--Appeal.
Section 36-33-66 - Reinstatement of license.
Section 36-33-67 - Violations reported to law enforcement officials--Prosecution of violations.
Section 36-33-68 - Action for injunction.
Section 36-33-69 - Therapy through electronic means--Requirements.
Section 36-33-70 - Fees--Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-33-71 - Standards and procedures--Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-33-72 - Marriage and family therapist--Continuation of licenses.