36-34-20. Frivolous or unfounded complaint--Dismissal--Expungement.
If the board determines that any complaint is frivolous or clearly unfounded in fact, the board may dismiss the complaint and, by a separate and unanimous vote of the board, may expunge the complaint from the record of the practitioner.
Source: SL 2004, ch 253, §21; SL 2013, ch 183, §20.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 34 - Addiction And Prevention Professionals
Section 36-34-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-34-2 - Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals--Membership.
Section 36-34-3 - Appointment of board members--Terms.
Section 36-34-4 - Removal of member by Governor--Vacancy.
Section 36-34-5 - Meetings of board--Election of officers.
Section 36-34-6 - Minutes of board meetings.
Section 36-34-7 - Quorum--Majority vote.
Section 36-34-8 - Board within Department of Social Services--Functions--Report.
Section 36-34-9 - Acceptance, deposit, and use of funds--Continuous appropriation.
Section 36-34-10 - Compensation of board members.
Section 36-34-11 - Immunity of board and agents from personal liability.
Section 36-34-12 - Duties of board.
Section 36-34-13 - Promulgation of rules regarding fees--Maximums.
Section 36-34-13.1 - Certification and licensure requirements.
Section 36-34-13.2 - Disclosure of felony conviction or plea.
Section 36-34-13.3 - Renewal of certificate or license.
Section 36-34-13.4 - Display of certificate or license.
Section 36-34-13.5 - Certification in another state.
Section 36-34-16 - Enforcement--Injunction--Hearing.
Section 36-34-17 - Employment of attorney.
Section 36-34-18 - Receipt and log of complaints--Investigation--Disciplinary proceeding.
Section 36-34-19 - Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of certification or license.
Section 36-34-20 - Frivolous or unfounded complaint--Dismissal--Expungement.
Section 36-34-21 - Grounds for disciplinary sanctions--Hearing--Notice.
Section 36-34-23 - Sanctions--Withdrawal of probation--Certification or licensure during appeal.
Section 36-34-24 - Summary suspension--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-34-26 - Allegations--Burden of proof.
Section 36-34-27 - Application of chapter to ongoing recognition, certification, or licensure.