44:71:03:03.  Application receipt and selection process. The application receipt and selection process is as follows:

          (1)  Complete applications shall be selected on a first come, first served basis beginning July 1 to the last business day in December, inclusive, or until the annual quota as provided by SDCL 34-12G-12 has been met, whichever comes first;

          (2)  Up to three applications may be selected per employing facility;

          (3)  If more than three applications from an employing facility are received, preference shall be given to an application proposing to hire a new graduate;

          (4)  In case of a tie regarding subdivision (3) of this section, a random selection shall be held to select the three applications;

          (5)  If the number of completed applications received is more than the annual quota as provided by SDCL 34-12G-12, preference shall be given to an application proposing to hire a new graduate; and

          (6)  In case of a tie regarding subdivision (5) of this section, a random selection shall be held to select the applications.

          Source: 39 SDR 9, effective July 30, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-12G-15.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12G-15.