36-6A-17. Enforcement of chapter.
The board may use its own staff or employ or contract with agents or investigators to assist in the enforcement of this chapter or any rule promulgated thereunder. If it appears to the board that a person is violating any provision or rule of this chapter, the board may, in its own name or in the name of the state, in the circuit court in any county in which jurisdiction is proper, bring an action to enjoin the act, practice, or violation and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule promulgated thereunder as an alternative to criminal proceedings, and the commencement of one proceeding by the board constitutes an election. Such proceedings shall be prosecuted by the attorney general's office or person designated by the attorney general and retained by the board as provided in §36-6A-18.
Source: SDC 1939, §27.0616; SL 1971, ch 213, §11; SL 1981, ch 275, §9; SL 1992, ch 269, §17; SL 2015, ch 199, §15.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 06A - Dentists, Dental Hygienists And Dental Auxiliaries
Section 36-6A-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-6A-1.1 - State Board of Dentistry--Members.
Section 36-6A-3 - Appointment and term of lay member.
Section 36-6A-4 - Terms of office--Vacancies.
Section 36-6A-5 - Officers of board.
Section 36-6A-6 - Board continued within Department of Health--Records and reports.
Section 36-6A-8 - Compensation of board members and secretary-treasurer--Expenditures.
Section 36-6A-10 - Board meetings.
Section 36-6A-12 - Removal of member.
Section 36-6A-13 - Immunity from liability.
Section 36-6A-14 - Powers and duties of board.
Section 36-6A-15 - Restrictions on rule-making power of board.
Section 36-6A-17 - Enforcement of chapter.
Section 36-6A-18 - Assistance in enforcement--Expenditures--Employment of attorney.
Section 36-6A-19 - Subpoena power of board--Administration of oaths.
Section 36-6A-20 - Depositions.
Section 36-6A-21.1 - Inspection of premises--Confidentiality of records.
Section 36-6A-22 - Complaints--Records--Investigation--Dismissal--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-6A-22.1 - Report of suspension or revocation of practice privilege by facility.
Section 36-6A-23 - Sanctions authorized for violation of chapter.
Section 36-6A-24 - Summary suspension of license or registration--Grounds--Hearing--Appeal.
Section 36-6A-25 - Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or registration.
Section 36-6A-29 - Fraudulent or misleading advertising--Misdemeanor.
Section 36-6A-31 - License required to practice dentistry--Exclusive responsibility of dentists.
Section 36-6A-32.3 - Prescription or administration of drugs.
Section 36-6A-33 - Persons excluded from unauthorized practice or prohibited services provisions.
Section 36-6A-39 - Fee-splitting as misdemeanor--Partnerships and employment excepted.
Section 36-6A-40.2 - Evidence of hygienist requirements--Fee--Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-6A-43 - Dental technicians.
Section 36-6A-44 - Criteria for license to practice dentistry.
Section 36-6A-44.2 - Criteria for license to practice as dental hygienist.
Section 36-6A-47 - Criteria for license to practice dentistry for person licensed in another state.
Section 36-6A-47.2 - Certified translation of document.
Section 36-6A-48 - Issuance or renewal of license.
Section 36-6A-49 - Temporary registration for dentist or dental hygienist licensed in another state.
Section 36-6A-52 - Annual renewal of license or registration--Information and fee--Notice.
Section 36-6A-54 - Display of certificates.
Section 36-6A-55 - Proof of continuing education or continuing competency.
Section 36-6A-58 - Notice to board of change of name or address.
Section 36-6A-59.1 - Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.
Section 36-6A-59.2 - Prohibited contracts.
Section 36-6A-60 - Proof of licensure or registration in prosecution for violation.