44:58:05:01.  Conduct of hearings generally -- Not in lieu of criminal prosecutions. Administrative hearings in contested cases shall be governed by the act, this article, and SDCL chapter 1-26.

          A hearing held for violation of this article is independent of, and not in lieu of, criminal prosecutions or other proceedings under the act or any other law of this state.

          Source: 1 SDR 30, effective October 7, 1974; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980.

          General Authority:SDCL 34-20B-41.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 34-20B-41, 1-26-27.

          Reference: Administrative Procedures Act, SDCL chapter 1-26.