Section 36-35-15 – Applicants licensed in other states.
36-35-15. Applicants licensed in other states. Notwithstanding the provisions of §36-35-12, the board may issue a license to an applicant licensed to practice massage therapy in another state if the applicant demonstrates the following qualifications: (1)Eighteen years of age or older; (2)Absence of unprofessional conduct; (3)Professional liability insurance pursuant to §36-35-21; (4)Verification from the authority […]
Section 36-35-16 – Renewal of license.
36-35-16. Renewal of license. Any licensee holding a valid license under this chapter may renew that license by making application for renewal, paying the required renewal fee, and providing proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements set by the board. If the board has not received a license renewal application by the expiration date, […]
Section 36-35-17 – Application and license fees.
36-35-17. Application and license fees. Any applicant for a license under this chapter shall submit a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. Any person who has a license issued or renewed by the board shall submit a license fee in an amount not to exceed sixty-five dollars. Fees shall be set by […]
Section 36-35-18 – Duplicate license.
36-35-18. Duplicate license. The board may issue a duplicate license to a licensee upon request. Source: SL 2005, ch 206, §18; SL 2008, ch 191, §77; SL 2013, ch 184, §12.
Section 36-35-18.1 – Inactive status.
36-35-18.1. Inactive status. The board may place a massage therapy license on inactive status upon submission of an application and payment of the application fee. Source: SL 2007, ch 223, §5; SL 2016, ch 197, §14.
Section 36-35-19 – Continuing education requirements.
36-35-19. Continuing education requirements. Any person licensed under this chapter shall complete eight hours of continuing education relating to competence in the practice of massage on a biennial basis of a type and from a facility or instructor approved by the board. The required continuing education hours may be obtained by electronic means. The board […]
Section 36-35-20 – Investigation of complaints–Inspections.
36-35-20. Investigation of complaints–Inspections. The board shall receive and investigate any complaint filed with the board alleging a violation of this chapter pursuant to the procedures set forth in chapter 36-1C. The board may inspect the place of business of the licensee named in a complaint during normal business hours or upon written notice. Source: […]
Section 36-35-21 – Professional liability insurance coverage.
36-35-21. Professional liability insurance coverage. Any person holding a valid license under this chapter and engaged in the practice of massage therapy shall carry malpractice or professional liability insurance coverage with a company with a certificate of authority from the South Dakota Division of Insurance with limits of no less than two hundred fifty thousand […]
Section 36-35-22 – Grounds for cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license–Hearing–Appeal.
36-35-22. Grounds for cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license–Hearing–Appeal. The board may cancel, suspend, or revoke a license following a contested case hearing in compliance with chapter 1-26 upon satisfactory proof of incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of any provision of this chapter. The board may waive the requirement of prior notice and an […]
Section 36-35-23 – Reapplication for cancelled, suspended, or revoked license.
36-35-23. Reapplication for cancelled, suspended, or revoked license. Any person whose license has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked by the board may not reapply for a license until one year after it was cancelled, suspended, or revoked unless a different time has been set by the board. Source: SL 2005, ch 206, §23.