20:48:16:02.  Application for registration. A person seeking initial registration shall:

    (1)  Apply on the form provided by the board;

    (2)  Hold a high school diploma or equivalent;

    (3)  Successfully complete a board-approved training program in accordance with § 20:48:04.01:13. An applicant who completed education that was not approved by the board shall make a request for an equivalency determination on a form provided by the board; and

    (4)  Provide evidence of having passed a board-approved examination.

    If the applicant does not meet the registration requirements, the board shall deny the application.

    Source: 44 SDR 81, effective November 6, 2017; 49 SDR 1, effective July 6, 2022; 49 SDR 51, effective November 27, 2022.

    General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21(5).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-21(5).