36-35-13. Unprofessional conduct.
For the purposes of this chapter, any of the following acts constitute unprofessional conduct:
(1)Conviction of or a plea of guilty to any felony, any crime involving or relating to the practice of massage, or any crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude;
(2)Providing the board false or misleading information on any application for a license or renewal of a license;
(3)Willful misconduct or negligence in the practice of massage;
(4)Exceeding the scope of practice of massage as defined in §36-35-1;
(5)Engaging in any lewd or immoral conduct;
(6)Making fraudulent charges for services;
(7)Engaging in conduct which endangers the health or welfare of clients or other persons;
(8)Failure to comply with any provision of this chapter; or
(9)Engaging in any act that aids, abets, facilitates, or promotes a violation of this chapter.
Source: SL 2005, ch 206, §13; SL 2013, ch 184, §9; SL 2015, ch 201, §3; SL 2016, ch 197, §10.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 35 - Massage Therapists
Section 36-35-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-35-2 - Appointment of board members--Terms--Vacancy.
Section 36-35-3 - Resignation of board members--Effective date.
Section 36-35-4 - Selection of officers.
Section 36-35-5 - Meetings of board.
Section 36-35-6 - Quorum--Majority vote.
Section 36-35-6.1 - Powers of board.
Section 36-35-7 - Compensation of board members.
Section 36-35-8 - Display of license--Proof of licensure.
Section 36-35-9 - Use of fees.
Section 36-35-12 - Application for license--Qualifications--Appeal of denial.
Section 36-35-12.1 - Temporary permit.
Section 36-35-12.3 - Expiration of license.
Section 36-35-13 - Unprofessional conduct.
Section 36-35-15 - Applicants licensed in other states.
Section 36-35-16 - Renewal of license.
Section 36-35-17 - Application and license fees.
Section 36-35-18 - Duplicate license.
Section 36-35-18.1 - Inactive status.
Section 36-35-19 - Continuing education requirements.
Section 36-35-20 - Investigation of complaints--Inspections.
Section 36-35-21 - Professional liability insurance coverage.
Section 36-35-22 - Grounds for cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-35-23 - Reapplication for cancelled, suspended, or revoked license.