36-33-58. Complaints--Investigation--Dismissal--Hearing--Appeal.
The board shall receive complaints regarding the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter pursuant to the procedures set forth in chapter 36-1C. A record of each complaint shall be maintained by the board.
Notwithstanding chapter 36-1C, the investigator, if a member of the board, may dismiss a complaint if it appears to the member, in consultation with the board president, that no violation has been committed. If the investigator is an agent or an appointee of the board, dismissal of the complaint may only be made by the board president. Any disposition agreed upon between the investigator and the licensee or permit holder shall be made known to and approved by the board.
Any disciplinary proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 1-26. Any decision of the board entered in a contested proceeding may be appealed to the circuit court within thirty days. A license or permit shall remain in effect during the pendency of an appeal unless suspended under §36-33-64.
Source: SL 2020, ch 166, § 25; SL 2021, ch 168, § 43.
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.