36-4C-10. Qualification for license.
The board shall grant a license to any applicant who, through written evidence, verified by oath, demonstrates:
(1)That he has been performing respiratory care services in the State of South Dakota prior to November 1, 1993; or
(2)That he is actively certified or registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor; or
(3)That he is currently licensed as a respiratory care practitioner or equivalent in any other state, District of Columbia or territory of the United States which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be at least equivalent to the requirements for licensure in this chapter.
Source: SL 1993, ch 273, ยง10.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 04C - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Section 36-4C-1 - Definition of terms.
Section 36-4C-2 - Respiratory care defined.
Section 36-4C-3 - Respiratory care authorized.
Section 36-4C-4 - Respiratory Care Practitioner's Advisory Committee--Appointment--Terms--Duties.
Section 36-4C-5 - Use of title and abbreviation.
Section 36-4C-6 - Medical practice not authorized.
Section 36-4C-7 - Construction of chapter.
Section 36-4C-8 - Temporary permit.
Section 36-4C-9 - Written application--Requirements.
Section 36-4C-10 - Qualification for license.
Section 36-4C-11 - Fee required for license or temporary permit.
Section 36-4C-12 - Renewal of license.
Section 36-4C-13 - Prescription and publication of fees.
Section 36-4C-14 - Promulgation of rules to set standards of practice.
Section 36-4C-15 - Revocation, suspension or cancellation of license or permit--Grounds.
Section 36-4C-16 - Initiation of revocation, suspension, or cancellation proceeding.
Section 36-4C-18 - Procedures for revocation, suspension or cancellation of license.
Section 36-4C-19 - Appeal by aggrieved party.
Section 36-4C-20 - Reinstatement of license or permit.
Section 36-4C-21 - Record keeping responsibilities of secretary of board.
Section 36-4C-22 - Recommendation of prosecution and civil actions.
Section 36-4C-23 - Investigation of violations.
Section 36-4C-24 - Injunction as alternative to criminal proceedings.