Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a person holding the doctorate degree in philosophy, education, dentistry, optometry, podiatry, veterinary science, psychology, or any academic field, from appending to his name the word “doctor” or any contraction thereof, when such degree has been bestowed by a reputable institution.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-2-5

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1953, ch 130, § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0319 (1).