§ 36-26-1 Definition of terms
§ 36-26-2 Purpose and application of chapter
§ 36-26-3 Board of Social Work Examiners–Composition–Appointment and qualifications of members
§ 36-26-5 Terms of appointment
§ 36-26-6 Removal by Governor for cause–Filling of vacancies
§ 36-26-7 Annual meeting and election of officers–Secretary-treasurer included in blanket bond
§ 36-26-8 Per diem and expenses of board members–Compensation of secretary-treasurer–Employment of office personnel
§ 36-26-9 Board of examiners within Department of Social Services–Exercise of functions–Records and reports
§ 36-26-10 Unlicensed practice as misdemeanor–Associates to be supervised by social workers
§ 36-26-11 Titles and designations prohibited to unlicensed persons
§ 36-26-12 Practice of other professions not prohibited–Students to practice under licensee
§ 36-26-13 Board to issue licenses
§ 36-26-14 Qualifications of certified social worker
§ 36-26-15 Qualifications for social worker’s license
§ 36-26-15.1 Licensure of persons graduating from social work programs in candidacy status
§ 36-26-16 Qualifications for social work associate
§ 36-26-17 Independent practice requirements
§ 36-26-17.1 Certain healing arts practitioners to participate in alternate health care delivery systems
§ 36-26-18 Exemption from examination for out-of-state licensees
§ 36-26-18.1 National or multi-state licensing compact
§ 36-26-19 Application fees
§ 36-26-21 Times and places of examinations
§ 36-26-22 Re-examinations allowed–Fee
§ 36-26-23 Expiration and renewal of licenses–Renewal fee
§ 36-26-24 Display of license
§ 36-26-25 Annual publication of names of licensees and private practitioners
§ 36-26-26 Continuing education required–Waiver
§ 36-26-27 Failure to renew as forfeiture of license–Restoration upon application and payment of fee
§ 36-26-28 Re-examination required after lapse of license
§ 36-26-29 Promulgation of rules by board
§ 36-26-30 Social worker-client privilege–Exceptions
§ 36-26-31 Examination and inspection of private establishments–Access to premises
§ 36-26-32 Grounds for denial, revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license
§ 36-26-33 Initiation of cancellation, revocation, or suspension proceedings
§ 36-26-34 Quorum for proceedings on cancellation, revocation, suspension or reissuance of license–Majority vote required
§ 36-26-35 Proceedings to conform to administrative procedure
§ 36-26-36 Appeal from board rulings or decisions
§ 36-26-37 Reinstatement or reissue of license after cancellation, suspension or revocation–Automatic reinstatement after suspension
§ 36-26-38 Record of license data kept by secretary-treasurer–Evidence–Certified copies
§ 36-26-39 Violation of chapter as misdemeanor
§ 36-26-40 Board to recommend prosecutions and civil actions for violations
§ 36-26-41 Investigation and report of violations–Employment of special counsel–Expenses
§ 36-26-42 Action to enjoin violations–Alternate to criminal proceedings–Election
§ 36-26-43 Disposition of moneys received by board–Credit to Board of Examiners account–Continuous appropriation for expenses
§ 36-26-44 Issuance of temporary licenses–Validity–Expiration
§ 36-26-45 Clinical social work defined
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 36 > Chapter 26 - Social Workers

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