South Dakota Codified Laws 36-9A-35. Prohibited acts–Violation as misdemeanor
No person may:
(1) Practice or offer to practice as a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife without being licensed under this chapter;
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-9A-35
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish a diploma, license, renewal of license, or any other record necessary to practice under this chapter or aid or abet in such actions;
(3) Practice as a certified nurse practitioner or a certified nurse midwife under cover of any diploma, license, renewal of license, or other record necessary to practice under this chapter that was issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;
(4) Use in connection with that person’s name a sign, card, device, or other designation tending to imply that the person is a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife without being licensed under this chapter; or
(5) Practice as a certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse midwife during the time that the person’s license has lapsed or has been revoked or suspended.
A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SL 1979, ch 256, § 26; SL 1994, ch 300, § 2; SL 1995, ch 218, § 24; SL 2017, ch 171, § 39.