ARTICLE 20:80

ADDICTION AND PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS

Chapter

20:80:01 General provisions, Repealed.

20:80:02 Application process, Repealed or Transferred.

20:80:03 Fees, Repealed.

20:80:04 Application information, Repealed or Transferred.

20:80:05 Academic and work experience requirements, Repealed or Transferred.

20:80:06 Clinical supervision, Repealed.

20:80:07 Examination, Repealed or Transferred.

20:80:08 Continuing education, Repealed or Transferred.

20:80:09 Renewal, upgrade, and change in status, Repealed.

20:80:10 Complaints, notice, and appeals, Repealed.

20:80:11 General administration.

20:80:12 Application requirements.

20:80:13 Certification and licensure.

20:80:14 Fees.

20:80:15 Education requirements.

20:80:16 Work experience and supervision requirements.

20:80:17 Examinations.

20:80:18 Supervision.

20:80:19 Continuing education.

20:80:20 Renewal.

20:80:21 Services through electronic means.

CHAPTER 20:80:01

GENERAL PROVISIONS

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:01)

(REPEALED)

Section

20:80:01:01 Definitions, Repealed.

20:80:01:02 International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity, Repealed.

20:80:01:03 Repealed.

20:80:01:04 Recognition, certification, and licensure process, Repealed.

20:80:01:05 Ethical standards, Repealed.

CHAPTER 20:80:02

APPLICATION PROCESS

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:02)

(REPEALED OR TRANSFERRED)

Section

20:80:02:01 Application requirements, Transferred.

20:80:02:02 Application form, Repealed.

20:80:02:03 Application for certification or licensure, Repealed.

20:80:02:04 Board review of application for certification or licensure, Repealed.

20:80:02:05 Denial of application, Transferred.

CHAPTER 20:80:04

APPLICATION INFORMATION

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:04)

(REPEALED OR TRANSFERRED)

Section

20:80:04:01 Repealed.

20:80:04:02 CPS certification, Transferred.

20:80:04:03 Trainee recognition, Repealed.

20:80:04:04 CAC certification or LAC licensure, Transferred.

CHAPTER 20:80:05

ACADEMIC AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:05)

(Repealed or Transferred)

Section

20:80:05:01 to 20:80:05:03 Repealed.

20:80:05:04 CPS academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.

20:80:05:05 Repealed.

20:80:05:06 ACT academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.

20:80:05:07 PST academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.

20:80:05:08 Repealed.

20:80:05:09 CAC academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.

20:80:05:10 LAC academic and work experience requirements, Repealed.

20:80:05:11 CAC requirement exemption, Repealed.

20:80:05:12 LAC requirement exemption, Repealed.

20:80:05:13 Approval of specialized education courses, Repealed.

20:80:05:14 Independent practice, Transferred.

CHAPTER 20:80:06

CLINICAL SUPERVISION

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:06)

(REPEALED)

Section

20:80:06:01 Supervision, Repealed.

20:80:06:02 Supervisor compliance with code of ethics, Repealed.

20:80:06:03 Supervisor requirements and duties, Repealed.

20:80:06:04 Supervision of an ACT, Repealed.

20:80:06:05 Supervision of a PST, Repealed.

CHAPTER 20:80:07

EXAMINATION

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:07)

(REPEALED OR TRANSFERRED)

Section

20:80:07:01 Written examination required, Transferred.

20:80:07:02 Repealed.

20:80:07:03 Retesting requirements, Repealed.

20:80:07:04 to 20:80:07:07 Repealed.

CHAPTER 20:80:08

CONTINUING EDUCATION

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:08)

(REPEALED OR TRANSFERRED)

Section

20:80:08:01 List of continuing professional training activities maintained by the board, Repealed.

20:80:08:02 Sources of continuing professional training, Repealed.

20:80:08:03 Preapproved sponsors, Repealed.

20:80:08:04 Standards for approval, Repealed.

20:80:08:05 Approval of activities, Repealed.

20:80:08:06 Repealed.

20:80:08:07 Continuing professional training requirements, Repealed.

20:80:08:08 Continuing professional training compliance period, Repealed.

20:80:08:09 Proof of compliance required, Repealed.

20:80:08:10 Board audit of compliance requirements, Repealed.

20:80:08:11 Restriction on continuing professional training contact hours, Repealed.

20:80:08:12 Credit for teaching and facilitating training, Repealed.

20:80:08:13 Repealed.

20:80:08:14 Definitions, Repealed.

20:80:08:15 Continuing education requirements, Repealed.

20:80:08:16 Record keeping, Repealed.

20:80:08:17 Qualified continuing education, Transferred.

20:80:08:18 Restrictions on continuing education credit, Repealed.

20:80:08:19 Approved continuing education programs, Transferred.

20:80:08:20 Credit for presentations and publications, Transferred.

20:80:08:21 Waiver of continuing education requirements, Transferred.

CHAPTER 20:80:09

RENEWAL, UPGRADE, AND CHANGE IN STATUS

(Transferred from Chapter 46:33:09)

(REPEALED)

Section

20:80:09:01 Biennial certification and licensure information required, Repealed.

20:80:09:02 Repealed.

20:80:09:03 Annual certification or licensure renewal fee, Repealed.

20:80:09:04 Failure to renew by deadline for certification or licensure, Repealed.

20:80:09:05 Repealed.

20:80:09:06 Trainee recognition renewal information required, Repealed.

20:80:09:07 Repealed.

20:80:09:08 Annual trainee recognition renewal fee, Repealed.

20:80:09:09 Failure to renew by deadline for trainee recognition status, Repealed.

20:80:09:10 Repealed.

20:80:09:11 Status upgrade, Repealed.

20:80:09:12 Requirements for status upgrade, Repealed.

20:80:09:13 Change in certification or licensure status, Repealed.

20:80:09:14 Repealed.

CHAPTER 20:80:11

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Section

20:80:11:01 Definitions.

20:80:11:02 International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity.

20:80:11:03 National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals reciprocity.

20:80:11:04 Ethical standards -- Addiction counselors and prevention specialists.

20:80:11:05 Ethical standards -- Peer support specialists.

20:80:11:01. Definitions. Terms used in this article mean:

(1) \"Addiction counselor,\" an individual who meets the required educational, work experience, and examination requirements of this article;

(2) \"Agency,\" an organization where a trainee or supervisee volunteers or works;

(3) \"Board,\" the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;

(4) \"Department,\" the South Dakota Department of Social Services;

(5) \"Peer support specialist,\" an individual who meets the educational, work experience, and examination requirements of this article;

(6) “Practitioner,” an individual certified, licensed, or recognized in accordance with the provisions of SDCL chapter 36-34;

(7) \"Prevention domains,\" the following measures of an individual's competency in addiction prevention:

(a) Planning and evaluation;

(b) Prevention education and service delivery;

(d) Community organization;

(e) Public policy and environmental change; and

(f) Professional growth and responsibility;

(8) \"Prevention specialist,\" an individual who meets the educational, work experience, and examination requirements of this article;

(9) \"Recognition,\" a status granted by the board to a trainee or supervisee;

(10) \"Recovery,\" the process of abstaining from addictive substances and behaviors, managing disease symptoms, and actively improving one's physical, psychological and social well-being;

(11) \"Supervisee,\" an individual who has received recognition by the board for meeting education requirements and who is obtaining the required work experience, under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor, to be certified or licensed under this article;

(12) \"Trainee,\" an individual recognized by the board for seeking the required education and work experience to be certified or licensed under this article while under the supervision of a board-approved supervisor; and

(13) \"Twelve core functions,\" the following duties that serve as the foundational framework of practitioner performance:

(a) Assessment;

(b) Case management;

(d) Consultation;

(e) Counseling;

(f) Crisis intervention;

(g) Intake;

(h) Orientation;

(i) Recordkeeping;

(j) Referral;

(k) Screening; and

(l) Treatment planning.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12.

20:80:11:02. International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium reciprocity. An addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist may apply for reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium for recognition by another member board. The board shall verify certification or licensure to the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium on the forms prescribed and provided by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium.

The board may grant reciprocity as a certified addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, certified peer support specialist, or licensed addiction counselor to an individual who is credentialed by another International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium member board and who holds an equivalent credential issued by the other member board. Reciprocity may only be granted based on the existing credential having substantially similar education and examination requirements to the credential to be granted.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.5.

20:80:11:04. Ethical standard – Addiction counselors and prevention specialists. An individual who is applying for certification or licensure as an addiction counselor or prevention specialist, who receives recognition as a trainee or supervisee by the board, or who is certified or licensed as an addiction counselor or prevention specialist by the board shall comply with:

(1) The ethical standards set forth in the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code of Ethics; and

(2) The confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records required pursuant to 42 C.F.R. Part 2 (February 16, 2024).

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-21.

Reference: National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Code of Ethics, 2025. Copies may be obtained for free at https://www.naadac.org/code-of-ethics.

20:80:11:05. Ethical standard -- Peer support specialists. An individual who is applying for certification as a peer support specialist, who is recognized as a trainee or supervisee, or who is certified as a peer support specialist by the board shall comply with the ethical standards set forth in Principle X of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists Code of Ethics.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-21.

Reference: National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors/National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists Code of Ethics, 2025. Copies may be obtained for free at https://www.naadac.org/assets/2416/naadac_code_of_ethics_06012025.pdf.

CHAPTER 20:80:12

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Section

20:80:12:01 Application -- General requirements.

20:80:12:02 Denial of application.

20:80:12:03 Application for certification or licensure -- Submission deadline.

20:80:12:04 Application for plan of supervision -- Trainee.

20:80:12:05 Application for plan of supervision – Certified addiction counselor.

20:80:12:06 Application for plan of supervision -- Licensed addiction counselor.

20:80:12:07 Application for plan of supervision -- Prevention specialist.

20:80:12:08 Application for plan of supervision -- Peer support specialist.

20:80:12:09 Application to reinstate an expired plan of supervision.

20:80:12:10 Application for certification or licensure by endorsement.

20:80:12:11 Application for temporary certification or licensure.

20:80:12:12 Application to reactivate an expired certification or licensure.

20:80:12:13 Application to upgrade trainee status to supervisee status.

20:80:12:01. Application -- General requirements. An application must be made in writing on a form prescribed by the board for:

(1) Trainee recognition status;

(2) Supervisee recognition status;

(3) License or certification;

(4) Renewal of a license, certification, or trainee or supervisee recognition status;

(5) Inactive license or certificate;

(6) Reactivated license or certificate;

(7) Reinstated recognition, license, or certificate; or

(8) Temporary license or certification.

The application, recognition, license, or certification fee must be submitted with the application. The application fee is non-refundable.

The applicant shall verify under penalty of perjury that all information on the application is true and correct. The electronic submission of an application serves as the applicant's signature and verification of the information on the application. The board may require the applicant clarify information on the application or provide additional information.

An application is not complete until the board receives the required documentation and fees. An application that remains incomplete one year after the initial submission of the application is considered withdrawn.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:02:01, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:02:01, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.3, 36-34-13.7, 36-34-13.8, 36-34-13.10, 36-34-25.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:02. Denial of application. The board may deny an application for failure to meet the applicable recognition, supervisor, renewal, certification, or licensure requirements set forth in this article or for any reason set forth in SDCL 36-34-13.6 or 36-34-21. The board shall inform the applicant, in writing, of its reasons for denial. An applicant whose application is denied is entitled to a hearing pursuant to SDCL chapter 1-26.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:02:05, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3), 36-34-13.2, 36-34-21.

20:80:12:03. Application for certification or licensure -- Submission deadline. An application for certification or licensure must be submitted to the board within one hundred and eighty days of the applicant completing all academic, work experience, and supervision requirements for certification or licensure and passing the required examination for certification or licensure. Failure to make application within the required time period results in the disqualification of any work experience and supervision hours accumulated for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements under chapter 20:80:16.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:12:04. Application for plan of supervision -- Trainee. An applicant for a trainee plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable trainee recognition fee;

(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;

(5) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(6) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;

(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes of acquiring work experience and supervision;

(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification or licensure, as prescribed by this article.

An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this section.

A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated while under the plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification or licensure under this article.

A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the trainee is not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and supervision requirements for certification or licensure for a period of five years from the date the original plan of supervision is issued.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:05. Application for plan of supervision – Certified addiction counselor. An applicant for an addiction counselor plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable recognition fee;

(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;

(5) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which indicates the applicant meets the education requirements, as set forth in § 20:80:15:05;

(6) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;

(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes of acquiring work experience and supervision;

(9) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(11) A recent photograph of the applicant.

A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification.

An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this section.

A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification as set forth in § 20:80:16:02.

The board may grant an additional renewal period for an approved plan of supervision, if requested in writing by the supervisee, upon a showing of extenuating circumstances or undue hardship. A request for an extension must be made prior to the expiration of the approved plan of supervision.

A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and supervision requirements for certification for a period of five years from the date the original plan of supervision is issued.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:06. Application for plan of supervision -- Licensed addiction counselor. An applicant for a licensed addiction counselor plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable recognition fee;

(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board demonstrating the applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;

(5) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which indicates the applicant's completion of the education requirements, as set forth in § 20:80:15:06;

(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;

(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes of acquiring work experience and supervision;

(9) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(11) A recent photograph of the applicant.

A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of licensure.

An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this section.

A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for licensure as set forth in § 20:80:16:03.

A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and supervision requirements for licensure for a period of five years from the date the original plan of supervision is issued.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:07. Application for plan of supervision -- Prevention specialist. An applicant for a prevention specialist plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable recognition fee;

(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;

(5) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board demonstrating completion of the education requirements, as set forth in § 20:80:15:07;

(6) Verification of the certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;

(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes of acquiring work experience and supervision;

(9) A statement of the applicant’s criminal record, if applicable;

(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of a previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(11) A recent photograph.

A plan of supervision must be approved by the board prior to the applicant acquiring the supervision and work experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification.

An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this section.

A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification as set forth in § 20:80:16:04.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:08. Application for plan of supervision -- Peer support specialist. An applicant for a peer support specialist plan of supervision shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable recognition fee;

(4) Verification from a high school or program recognized by the board that the applicant meets the educational requirements for recognition;

(5) Verification that the applicant meets the education requirements, as set forth in § 20:80:15:08;

(7) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed supervisor;

(8) The name and contact information of the applicant's proposed agency for purposes of acquiring work experience and supervision;

(9) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(10) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of a previously held recognition, certificate, or license;

(11) A statement verifying applicant's recovery status as demonstrating continuous, stable recovery for the preceding twelve months; and

(12) A recent photograph.

An application for a plan of supervision is required for each proposed supervisor. The application fee is waived for additional proposed supervisor applications submitted under this section.

A board-approved plan of supervision is valid for one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed or reinstated as prescribed by this article, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated by the supervisee while under a plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification as set forth in § 20:80:16:05.

A board-approved plan of supervision is automatically terminated if the supervisee is not working or volunteering at an agency. Work experience or supervision hours accumulated under a terminated plan of supervision may be used to meet the work experience and supervision requirements for certification or licensure for a period of five years from the date the original plan of supervision is issued.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:10. Application for certification or licensure by endorsement. An applicant certified or licensed in addiction counseling, prevention services, or peer support services in another state may apply for certification or licensure by submitting to the board:

(1) A completed application for the applicable credential pursuant to § 20:80:12:01;

(2) The application fee;

(3) The applicable certification or license fee;

(4) Verification of the applicant's passing score on the applicable examination prescribed by chapter 20:80:17;

(5) Verification of the applicant's current certification or license as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, in good standing, issued by another state licensing board for a continuous period of at least three years immediately preceding the application;

(6) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been certified or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(7) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(8) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(9) A recent photograph of the applicant.

The certification or licensure by endorsement granted must be based on the education and examination requirements specific to the credential to be granted.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective, October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-1D-1, 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.5.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:11. Application for temporary certification or licensure. An applicant certified or licensed in addiction counseling, prevention services, or peer support services in another state may apply for a temporary certification or license by submitting to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The application fee;

(3) The applicable certification or license fee;

(4) Verification of the applicant's current certification or license as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, in good standing, issued by another state licensing board for a continuous period of at least three years immediately preceding the application;

(5) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been certified or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(6) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable; and

(7) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license.

A temporary license automatically expires ninety days after the date of issuance or verification of a passing score on the examination prescribed by chapter 20:80:17. A temporary license may be renewed one time.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3), 36-34-13.5.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:12. Application to reactivate an expired certification or licensure. An expired certification or license may be reactivated by submitting to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable certification or license fee;

(3) Proof of the applicant's qualified continuing education, as set forth in chapter 20:80:19, for the period of expiration; and

(4) Official verification of the applicant's passing score on the examination prescribed by chapter 20:80:17 after the date the original certification or license expired.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12, 36-34-13.8.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:12:13. Application to upgrade trainee status to supervisee status. The board may upgrade the status of a trainee to a supervisee if the trainee submits to the board the following:

(1) A completed application; and

(2) An official educational transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for a supervisee, as set forth in chapter 20:80:15.

A trainee must be in good standing with the board to request an upgraded status.

There is no fee to upgrade a trainee status to a supervisee status. Any previous trainee fees are applied to the supervisee status.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

CHAPTER 20:80:13

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Section

20:80:13:01 Certified addiction counselor requirements.

20:80:13:02 Licensed addiction counselor requirements.

20:80:13:03 Certified prevention specialist requirements.

20:80:13:04 Certified peer support specialist requirements.

20:80:13:05 Addiction counselor status upgrade requirements.

20:80:13:06 Independent practice.

20:80:13:01. Certified addiction counselor requirements. An applicant for certified addiction counselor certification shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable certification fee;

(4) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for certification, as set forth in § 20:80:15:09;

(5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours, as set forth in § 20:80:16:02;

(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in § 20:80:17:02;

(7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:13:02. Licensed addiction counselor requirements. An applicant for licensed addiction counselor licensure shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable licensure fee;

(4) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for licensure, as set forth in § 20:80:15:10;

(5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours, as set forth in § 20:80:16:03;

(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in § 20:80:17:03;

(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:04:04, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:13:03. Certified prevention specialist requirements. An applicant for certified prevention specialist certification shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable certification fee;

(3) The applicable licensure fee;

(4) An official transcript from an educational program recognized by the board which indicates the applicant meets the educational requirements for certification, as set forth in § 20:80:15:11;

(5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours, as set forth in § 20:80:16:04;

(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in § 20:80:17:04;

(7) Verification of the applicant's certificate or license number and the status of the certificate or license from the applicable licensing board in each state where the applicant has been recognized, certified, or licensed as an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist, if applicable;

(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of, the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(10) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:04:02, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:04:02, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:13:04. Certified peer support specialist requirements. An applicant for certified peer support specialist certification shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable certification fee;

(4) Documentation that indicates the applicant's completion of the education requirements set forth in § 20:80:15:12;

(5) Documentation of the applicant's required work experience and supervision hours, as set forth in § 20:80:16:05;

(6) Verification of the applicant passing the required examination, as set forth in § 20:80:17:05;

(8) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(9) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, revocation, or suspension of, or reprimand of, the applicant's previously held certificate or license;

(10) A statement verifying the applicant's recovery status demonstrating continuous, stable recovery for an addiction over the past twelve months; and

(11) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:13:05. Addiction counselor status upgrade requirements. The board may upgrade the status of a certified addiction counselor to a licensed addiction counselor if the certified addiction counselor submits to the board the following:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The applicable application fee;

(3) The applicable license fee; and

(4) An official educational transcript from an approved educational program recognized by the board which indicates the certified addiction counselor meets the educational requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as set forth in § 20:80:15:10.

A certified addiction counselor must be in good standing with the board to request an upgraded status.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:13:06. Independent practice. In order for a practitioner to qualify as a private independent addiction counselor, a practitioner shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Hold an active addiction counselor license with the board; and

(2) Have completed a minimum of two years of qualifying supervised work experience in the field of addiction counseling following initial licensure.

The requirements of this section do not apply to any person engaged in independent practice prior to April 1, 2014.

Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; transferred from § 20:80:05:14, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:14:02. Fee schedule. The board shall collect the following fees:

(1) Application fee, fifty dollars;

(2) Examination fee, one hundred fifty dollars;

(3) Addiction counselor trainee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;

(4) Addiction counselor trainee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;

(5) Addiction counselor supervisee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;

(6) Addiction counselor supervisee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;

(7) Addiction counselor certification fee, one hundred dollars;

(8) Addiction counselor certification renewal fee, three hundred fifty dollars;

(9) Addiction counselor licensure fee, one hundred dollars;

(10) Addiction counselor licensure renewal fee, four hundred dollars;

(11) Prevention specialist trainee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;

(12) Prevention specialist trainee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;

(13) Prevention specialist supervisee recognition fee, one hundred dollars;

(14) Prevention specialist supervisee renewal fee, one hundred dollars;

(15) Prevention specialist certification fee, one hundred dollars;

(16) Prevention specialist certification renewal fee, three hundred fifty dollars;

(17) Peer support trainee recognition fee; fifty dollars;

(18) Peer support trainee renewal fee; fifty dollars;

(19) Peer support supervisee recognition fee; fifty dollars;

(20) Peer support supervisee renewal fee, fifty dollars;

(21) Peer support certification fee; fifty dollars;

(22) Peer support certification renewal fee; fifty dollars;

(23) Certification reinstatement fee, one hundred fifty dollars;

(24) Licensure reinstatement fee, one hundred fifty dollars;

(25) Status upgrade fee, one hundred dollars;

(26) Dual credential renewal fee, four hundred dollars;

(27) International certificate fee, twenty dollars;

(28) Inactive certification fee, fifty dollars;

(29) Inactive license fee, fifty dollars; or

(30) Temporary license fee, fifty dollars.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13(6).

CHAPTER 20:80:15

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Section

20:80:15:01 Approved education institutions.

20:80:15:02 Approved education programs -- Addiction counselor or prevention specialist.

20:80:15:03 Approved education programs -- Peer support specialist.

20:80:15:04 Education requirements -- Trainee.

20:80:15:05 Education requirements -- Addiction counselor supervisee.

20:80:15:06 Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor supervisee.

20:80:15:07 Education requirements -- Prevention specialist supervisee.

20:80:15:08 Education requirements -- Peer support specialist supervisee.

20:80:15:09 Education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor.

20:80:15:10 Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor.

20:80:15:11 Education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist.

20:80:15:12 Education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist.

20:80:15:01. Approved education institutions. Education requirements to become a certified addiction counselor, licensed addiction counselor, or certified prevention specialist must be completed at a university or college accredited by one of the following:

(1) Higher Learning Commission;

(2) Middle States Commission on Higher Education;

(3) New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education;

(4) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities;

(5) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges; or

(6) Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:15:02. Approved education programs -- Addiction counselor or prevention specialist. Courses completed through a program accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission or the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs meet the individual course requirements of this chapter.

The board may approve other education courses that demonstrate the required addiction counseling or prevention specialist educational competencies. An applicant requesting approval of an additional education program shall apply on a form approved by the board and provide a syllabus for the course to be reviewed. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that a course meets the education requirements for certification or licensure.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:15:03. Approved education programs -- Peer support specialist. Education requirements to be a certified peer support specialist must be completed through the following:

(1) Appalachian Consulting Group;

(2) Black Hills State University;

(3) Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies;

(4) National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors;

(5) South Dakota Department of Social Services; or

(6) South Dakota Unified Judicial System.

The board may approve other qualified education programs that demonstrate expertise in peer support and recovery. An applicant requesting approval of an additional education program shall apply on a form approved by the board and provide a syllabus for the course to be reviewed. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that a course meets the education requirements for certification.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:15:05. Education requirements -- Addiction counselor supervisee. An applicant for a plan of supervision as an addiction counselor shall:

(1) Have a bachelor's degree from an approved education institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01, in a behavioral health field, as evidenced by a transcript; or

(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of \"C\" or higher in at least two of the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses:

(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;

(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;

(d) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional;

(e) Foundations of individual counseling;

(f) Alcohol and drug treatment continuum;

(g) Counseling families with alcohol or other drug issues;

(h) Diverse populations; and

(i) Alcohol and drug specific elective.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:15:06. Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor supervisee. An applicant for a plan of supervision as a licensed addiction counselor supervisee shall:

(1) Have a master's degree from an approved education institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01, in a behavioral science field, as evidenced by a transcript; or

(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of \"C\" or higher in at least two of the following graduate-level education courses:

(a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques;

(b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology;

(d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders;

(e) Treatment planning; and

(g) Multicultural competency.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:15:07. Education requirements -- Prevention specialist supervisee. An applicant for a plan of supervision as a prevention specialist supervisee shall:

(1) Have a bachelor's degree from an approved education institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01, in a behavioral health field, as evidenced by a transcript; or

(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of \"C\" or higher in at least two of the following education courses:

(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;

(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;

(d) Theory and practice of alcohol and drug prevention; and

(e) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:15:08. Education requirements -- Peer support specialist supervisee. An applicant for a plan of supervision as a peer support specialist supervisee shall:

(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and

(2) Have at least five hours of training specific to personal recovery from an approved education program, as described in § 20:80:15:03, in each of the following areas:

(a) Advocacy;

(b) Mentoring and education; and

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:15:09. Education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor. An applicant for a certified addiction counselor shall:

(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and

(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of \"C\" or higher in each of the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses from an approved education institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01:

(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;

(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;

(d) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional;

(e) Foundations of individual counseling;

(f) Alcohol and drug treatment continuum;

(g) Counseling families with alcohol or other drug issues;

(h) Diverse populations; and

(i) Alcohol and drug specific elective.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:15:10. Education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor. An applicant for a licensed addiction counselor shall:

(1) Have a master's degree in a behavioral science field from an approved education institution, as described in § 20:80:15:01, as evidenced by a transcript; and

(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of \"C\" or higher in each of the following undergraduate or graduate-level education courses from an approved education institution:

(a) Addiction counseling theories and techniques;

(b) Psychopharmacology or psychopathology;

(d) Case management and assessment of co-occurring disorders;

(e) Treatment planning; and

(g) Multicultural competency.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:15:11. Education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist. An applicant for certified prevention specialist shall:

(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and

(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;

(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;

(d) Theory and practice of alcohol and drug prevention; and

(e) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-24-12(3).

20:80:15:12. Education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist. An applicant for certified peer support specialist shall:

(1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and

(2) Complete training specific to personal recovery, from an approved education program as described in § 20:80:15:03, in each of the following areas:

(a) Ten hours of advocacy;

(b) Ten hours of mentoring and education; and

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

CHAPTER 20:80:16

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

Section

20:80:16:01 Work experience and supervision.

20:80:16:02 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified addiction counselor.

20:80:16:03 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor.

20:80:16:04 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified prevention specialist.

20:80:16:05 Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified peer support specialist.

20:80:16:06 Recognition of work experience and supervision by a South Dakota licensing board.

20:80:16:02. Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified addiction counselor. To be a certified addiction counselor, an applicant must meet the following work experience and supervision requirements:

(1) If the applicant has a high school diploma or general education diploma, six thousand hours of work experience in a related field, at least three hundred hours of which must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision;

(2) If the applicant has an associate degree in a related field, five thousand hours of work experience in a related field, at least two hundred and fifty hours of which must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision;

(3) If the applicant has a certificate of addiction and prevention studies from an accredited post-secondary institution, five thousand hours of work experience in a related field, at least two hundred fifty hours of which must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision;

(4) If the applicant has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, four thousand hours of work experience in a related field, at least two hundred hours of which must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision; or

(5) If the applicant has a master's degree in a relevant field, two thousand hours of work experience in a related field, at least one hundred hours of which must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision.

The work experience must include at least one hundred hours of work experience in each of the twelve core functions.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:16:03. Work experience and supervision requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor. To be a licensed addiction counselor, an applicant must complete at least two thousand hours of work experience in a related field. At least one hundred hours of the work experience must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision.

The work experience must include at least one hundred hours of work experience in each of the twelve core functions.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:16:04. Work experience and supervision requirements -- Certified prevention specialist. To be a certified prevention specialist, an applicant must complete at least two thousand hours of work experience in prevention. At least one hundred hours of the work experience must be under supervision that complies with the plan of supervision.

The work experience must include at least fifty hours of work experience in each of the prevention domains.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:17:01. Examination required. To obtain a licensure or certification, an applicant for licensure or certification must pass an examination as prescribed by this chapter.

An applicant may apply to the testing organization for the examination or apply to the board with the required examination fee to arrange the examination. The board shall notify applicants in writing of the examination date, time, and place, if applicable.

An applicant needing special accommodations for the examination shall submit to the board a request for the accommodation, accompanied by a health care provider's documentation for the accommodation, with the application for examination.

Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:07:01, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:07:01, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:17:02. Examination -- Certified addiction counselor. To be a certified addiction counselor, an applicant must pass one of the following:

(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium's Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination;

(2) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium's Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination;

(3) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals' National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I examination; or

(4) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals' National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II examination.

To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the examination directly to the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:17:03. Examination -- Licensed addiction counselor. To be a licensed addiction counselor, an applicant must pass one of the following:

(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination;

(2) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination;

(3) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified Addiction Counselor Level I examination;

(4) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified Addiction Counselor Level II examination; or

(5) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals Master Addiction Counselor examination.

To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the examination directly to the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:17:04. Examination -- Certified prevention specialist. To be a certified prevention specialist, an applicant must pass one of the following:

(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Prevention Specialist examination; or

(2) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified Addiction Counselor Prevention Specialist examination.

To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the examination directly to the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

20:80:17:05. Examination -- Certified peer support specialist. To be a certified peer support specialist, an applicant must pass one of the following:

(1) International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium Peer Recovery examination; or

(2) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals National Certified Addiction Counselor Peer Recovery Support Specialist examination.

To receive credit, the testing organization must provide verification of passage of the examination directly to the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(2)(3).

CHAPTER 20:80:18

SUPERVISION

Section

20:80:18:01 Supervisor qualifications -- Addiction or prevention trainee or supervisee.

20:80:18:02 Supervisor qualifications -- Peer support trainee or supervisee.

20:80:18:03 Supervisor application.

20:80:18:04 Renewal of approved supervisor status.

20:80:18:05 Supervisor duties.

20:80:18:06 Multiple supervisors.

20:80:18:07 Completion or termination of a plan of supervision.

20:80:18:08 Supervisor and supervisee at same agency.

20:80:18:09 Supervision requirements -- Addiction counselor.

20:80:18:10 Supervision requirements -- Prevention specialist.

20:80:18:11 Supervision requirements -- Peer support specialist.

20:80:18:01. Supervisor qualifications -- Addiction or prevention trainee or supervisee. To be an approved supervisor for an addiction or prevention trainee or supervisee, an individual must be certified or licensed as a certified addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, licensed addiction counselor, professional counselor, professional counselor-mental health, marriage and family therapist, certified social worker-private independent practice, psychologist, or psychiatrist, in good standing with the applicable South Dakota state licensing board, and be actively licensed for at least:

(1) Two years immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with eight hours of qualified continuing education focused on addiction counseling supervision and eight hours of qualified continuing education focused on the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria, within two years prior to the date of application; or

(2) One year immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with sixteen hours of qualified continuing education focused on addiction counseling supervision and sixteen hours of qualified continuing education focused on the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria, within two years prior to the date of application.

For purposes of this section, an undergraduate or graduate level course in clinical supervision, completed at an approved education institution, meets the requirements of continuing education focused on addiction counseling supervision required by this section.

For purposes of this section, an undergraduate or graduate level course in drug and alcohol treatment continuum, completed through an approved educational program at an approved education institution, qualifies as continuing education focused on the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria required by this section.

Approval as a supervisor is automatically revoked if the approved supervisor ceases to meet the qualification on which approval as a supervisor was granted or if the supervisor is subjected to disciplinary action by the applicable state licensing board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

Reference: The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volumes 1 & 2, 2023, American Society of Addiction Medicine. Copies may be obtained at https://www.asam.org/asam-criteria. Cost: one hundred eighty dollars for a one-year digital subscription.

20:80:18:02. Supervisor qualifications -- Peer support trainee or supervisee. An approved supervisor for a peer support trainee or supervisee must be certified or licensed as a certified addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, licensed addiction counselor, professional counselor, certified peer support specialist, professional counselor-mental health, marriage and family therapist, certified social worker-private independent practice, psychologist, or psychiatrist, in good standing with the applicable licensing board in this state, and be actively licensed for at least:

(1) Two years immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with eight hours of qualified continuing education focused on peer recovery and support, within two years prior to the date of application; or

(2) One year immediately prior to the beginning of the supervision with sixteen hours of qualified continuing education focused on peer recovery and support, within two years prior to the date of application.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

Reference: The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition, Volumes 1 &2, 2023, American Society of Addiction Medicine. Copies may be obtained at https://www.asam.org/asam-criteria. Cost: one hundred eighty dollars for a one-year digital subscription.

20:80:18:03. Supervisor application. An applicant seeking approval as a supervisor shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) Verification of the applicant's qualifications, as prescribed by this chapter, to be an approved supervisor;

(3) Verification of the applicant's licensure in good standing by the applicable South Dakota state licensing board;

(4) A statement of the applicant's criminal record, if applicable;

(5) A statement of any previous discipline, denial, reprimand, revocation, or suspension of the applicant's previously held recognition, certificate, or license; and

(6) A recent photograph of the applicant.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:18:04. Renewal of approved supervisor status. Approval as a supervisor is valid from the date of approval through November thirtieth of the next odd-numbered year and is subject to renewal. An approved supervisor may renew status as an approved supervisor by submitting to the board a completed application and proof of at least four hours of qualified continuing education, pursuant to chapter 20:80:19, focused on addiction counseling supervision, acquired during the expiring period of the supervisor status.

Failure to renew approval as a supervisor by November thirtieth of an odd-numbered year automatically expires the supervisor approval and any plan of supervision authorized with the supervisor. A previously approved supervisor may be reinstated as an approved supervisor upon submission of an application and verification of qualifications, pursuant to this chapter, as of the date of the application.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:18:05. Supervisor duties. An approved supervisor is responsible for the meaningful supervision of a supervisee through an intensive, interpersonal, and focused relationship to facilitate the development of the supervisee during a period of supervision. An approved supervisor is responsible for ensuring that:

(1) The client's welfare is protected;

(2) The supervisee functions within the limits of the supervisee's competence;

(3) The supervision covers the twelve core functions of addiction counseling, the prevention domains, or peer support guidelines, as applicable; and

(4) The setting and responsibilities for supervisee work experience are appropriate.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:18:07. Completion or termination of plan of supervision. An approved supervisor shall notify the board, in writing, of the completion or termination of an approved plan of supervision within fourteen days of the completion or termination. The approved supervisor shall provide the supervisee with verification of completed work experience and supervision hours, if applicable, within fourteen days of the completion or termination of the plan of supervision.

A plan of supervision automatically terminates upon the certification or licensure of the supervisee.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:18:09. Supervision requirements -- Addiction counselor. Work experience required for certification or licensure as an addiction counselor must take place pursuant to a board-approved plan of supervision and consist of the following:

(1) A minimum of one hundred hours of supervision with a board-approved supervisor for every one thousand hours of work experience required for certification or licensure as set forth in § 20:80:16:02 or 20:80:16:03;

(2) At least one hour of supervision must take place for every twenty hours of work by the supervisee;

(3) Supervision must include at least five hours of each of the following areas for each one hundred hours of supervision required:

(a) Presentation and staffing of cases by the supervisee;

(b) Direct observations of the supervisee through in-person or recorded sessions or co-counseling with the supervisee;

(d) Review of supervisee recordkeeping; and

(e) Review of ethical standards for drug and alcohol addiction professionals; and

(4) Work experience hours and supervision hours must be recorded on a form provided by the board.

Supervision may be individual or with a group. For the purpose of this chapter, individual supervision is supervision between a supervisor and up to two supervisees. Group supervision is supervision between a supervisor and three or more supervisees. No more than fifty hours of the required supervision may be group supervision for each one hundred hours of supervision required.

Supervision may take place by electronic means, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:21 and must be synchronous.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:18:10. Supervision requirements -- Prevention specialist. Work experience required for certification as a prevention specialist must take place pursuant to a board-approved plan of supervision and consist of the following:

(1) A minimum of one hundred hours of supervision with a board-approved supervisor for every one thousand hours of work experience required for certification as set forth in § 20:80:16:04;

(2) At least one hour of supervision must take place for every twenty hours of work by the supervisee;

(3) Supervision must include at least five hours of each of the following areas for each one hundred hours of supervision required:

(a) Direct observations of the supervisee through in-person or recorded sessions of the supervisee;

(b) Review of prevention theories;

(d) Review of supervisee recordkeeping; and

(e) Review of ethical standards for drug and alcohol addiction professionals; and

(4) Work experience hours and supervision hours must be recorded on a form provided by the board.

Supervision may take place by electronic means, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:21 and must be synchronous.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

20:80:18:11. Supervision requirements -- Peer support specialist. Work experience required for certification as a prevention specialist must take place pursuant to a board-approved plan of supervision and consist of the following:

(1) A minimum of twenty-five hours of supervision with a board-approved supervisor for every five hundred hours of work experience required for certification as set forth in § 20:80:16:05;

(2) At least one hour of supervision must take place for every twenty hours of work by the supervisee;

(3) Supervision must include at least one hour of each of the following areas for every five hours of supervision required:

(a) Direct observations of the supervisee through in-person or recorded sessions of the supervisee;

(b) Review of boundaries with the supervisee;

(d) Review of ethical standards for drug and alcohol addiction professionals; and

(4) Work experience hours and supervision hours must be recorded on a form provided by the board.

Supervision may take place by electronic means, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:21 and must be synchronous.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3).

CHAPTER 20:80:19

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Section

20:80:19:01 Definitions.

20:80:19:02 Record keeping.

20:80:19:03 Qualified continuing education.

20:80:19:04 Restrictions on continuing education.

20:80:19:05 Approved continuing education programs.

20:80:19:06 Credit for presentations and publications.

20:80:19:07 Waiver of continuing education requirements.

20:80:19:08 Continuing education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor.

20:80:19:09 Continuing education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor.

20:80:19:10 Continuing education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist.

20:80:19:11 Continuing education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist.

20:80:19:12 Continuing education requirements -- Dually credentialed practitioner.

20:80:19:13 Continuing education requirements -- Trainee.

20:80:19:14 Continuing education requirements -- Supervisee.

20:80:19:01. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) \"Continuing education cycle,\" a two-year period that begins on December first of an odd-numbered year and ends on November thirtieth of the next odd-numbered year;

(2) \"Continuing education hour,\" a unit of measurement for corresponding to a minimum of fifty minutes of educational activity;

(3) \"In-house program,\" a presentation attended or presented by the licensee for the purpose of educating staff in the same office; and

(4) \"Licensee,\" a person licensed or certified by the board as a certified addiction counselor, licensed addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, or certified peer support specialist.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:03. Qualified continuing education. Qualified continuing education is an academic course, in-house program, workshop, clinic, forum, lecture, program, seminar, or other educational activity delivered for the purpose of increasing or sustaining the proficiency of the licensee, supervisee, or trainee in the practice of addiction counseling, prevention services, or peer recovery. Qualified continuing education must be evidenced by a certificate of completion from an approved continuing education program pursuant to § 20:80:19:05.

An academic semester credit equals fifteen continuing education hours. An academic quarter credit equals ten continuing education hours.

Book or magazine reviews or other independent self-study not evidenced by a certificate of completion from an approved continuing education program is not qualified continuing education.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:17, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:05. Approved continuing education programs. The board shall accept continuing education programs accredited, approved, or presented by the following organizations or the organization's state affiliate if the subject matter of the continuing education relates to addiction counseling or prevention services:

(1) Addiction Technology Transfer Center;

(2) American Association of Christian Counselors;

(3) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists;

(4) American Association of Social Workers;

(5) American Counseling Association;

(6) American Medical Association;

(7) American Psychological Association;

(8) Center for the Application of Prevention Technology;

(9) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification;

(10) Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation;

(11) International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium;

(12) Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations;

(13) National Alliance of Mental Illness;

(14) National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors;

(15) National Association of Social Workers;

(16) National Board for Certified Counselors;

(17) National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals;

(18) Prevention Technology Transfer Center;

(19) Professional Education Systems Institute;

(20) South Dakota Association of Addiction and Prevention Professionals;

(21) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists;

(22) South Dakota Board of Examiners for Psychologists;

(23) South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners;

(24) South Dakota Corrections Association;

(25) South Dakota Council of Community Behavioral Health;

(26) South Dakota Counseling Association;

(27) South Dakota Department of Corrections;

(28) South Dakota Department of Health;

(29) South Dakota Department of Human Services;

(30) South Dakota Department of Social Services;

(31) South Dakota Unified Judicial System;

(32) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and

(33) The state licensing board for addiction or prevention counselors of another state.

The board may approve other continuing education programs upon request of a licensee, supervisee, trainee, or program provider. A request for approval must be on a form approved by the board. The burden is on the licensee, supervisee, trainee, or program provider to demonstrate the program is qualified continuing education pursuant to § 20:80:19:03.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:19, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:06. Credit for presentations and publications. A licensee who has prepared an academic addiction or prevention counseling course, an addiction or prevention counseling training workshop, or an addiction or prevention counseling seminar, or who has written, as first author, an addiction or prevention counseling article accepted for publication in a recognized professional journal, is allowed a maximum of ten continuing education hours in each continuing education cycle for each original presentation or publication. The licensee shall maintain verification of completion of the presentation or the letter of acceptance to publish in accordance with § 20:80:19:02.

Source: 50 SDR 12, effective August 8, 2023; transferred from § 20:80:08:20, 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:08. Continuing education requirements -- Certified addiction counselor. A certified addiction counselor shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each continuing education cycle to renew the certification. At least four of the continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education required for renewal of a certification is prorated in six-month increments for a certification granted during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a certified addiction counselor shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The certified addiction counselor shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:08. Continuing education requirements -- Licensed addiction counselor. A licensed addiction counselor shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each continuing education cycle to renew the license. At least four of the continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education required for renewal of a license is prorated in six-month increments for a license granted during a continuing education cycle. Continuing education may not be prorated for a license that is upgraded during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a licensed addiction counselor shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The licensed addiction counselor shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:10. Continuing education requirements -- Certified prevention specialist. A certified prevention specialist shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each continuing education cycle to renew the certification. At least four of the continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education required for renewal of a certification is prorated in six-month increments for a certification granted during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a certified prevention specialist shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The certified prevention specialist shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:11. Continuing education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist. A certified peer support specialist shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each continuing education cycle. At least four of the continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction or peer support ethics. Continuing education required for renewal of a certification is prorated in six-month increments for a certification granted during a continuing education cycle. Upon application for renewal, a certified peer support specialist shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The certified peer support specialist shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:12. Continuing education requirements -- Dually credentialed practitioner. A dually credentialed practitioner shall complete forty hours of continuing education in each continuing education cycle to renew the certification. At least four of the continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Continuing education required for renewal of a certificate or license by a dually credentialed practitioner may not be prorated based on the date of becoming dually credentialed. Upon application for renewal, a certified prevention specialist shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The certified prevention specialist shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

For purposes of this section, a dually credentialed practitioner is an individual who is simultaneously certified or licensed as an addiction counselor and certified as a prevention specialist.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:13. Continuing education requirements -- Trainee. A trainee shall complete four hours of continuing education annually. The continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Upon application for renewal of a plan of supervision, a trainee shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The trainee shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

20:80:19:14. Continuing education requirements -- Supervisee. A supervisee shall complete four hours of continuing education annually. The continuing education hours must be on the subject of addiction counseling ethics. Upon application for renewal of a plan of supervision, a supervisee shall verify under penalty of perjury that all continuing education information provided on the application is true and correct. The supervisee shall supply sufficient detail to permit verification of the continuing education if notified of an audit by the board.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.3.

CHAPTER 20:80:20

RENEWAL

Section

20:80:20:01 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Trainee.

20:80:20:02 Application for plan of supervision renewal – Certified addiction counselor supervisee.

20:80:20:03 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Licensed addiction counselor supervisee.

20:80:20:04 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Certified prevention specialist supervisee.

20:80:20:05 Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Certified peer support specialist supervisee.

20:80:20:06 Failure to renew a plan of supervision.

20:80:20:01. Application for plan of supervision renewal – Trainee. A trainee plan of supervision expires one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the plan of supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the trainee shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The renewal fee; and

(3) Documentation of the trainee's completion of four hours of qualified continuing education focused on ethics.

Failure to meet these requirements is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.10.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:20:02. Application for plan of supervision renewal – Certified addiction counselor supervisee. A plan of supervision for a certified addiction counselor supervisee expires one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the plan of supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The renewal fee; and

(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, over the last twelve months, in completing the educational requirements for a certified addiction counselor, as prescribed by § 20:80:15:05.

Failure to meet these requirements is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.3.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:20:03. Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Licensed addiction counselor supervisee. A plan of supervision for a licensed addiction counselor supervisee expires one year from the date of issuance. A licensed addiction counselor supervisee shall submit a renewal application at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The renewal fee; and

(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, over the last twelve months, in completing the educational requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as prescribed by § 20:80:15:06, in the previous twelve months.

Failure to meet these requirements is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.3.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:20:04. Application for plan of supervision renewal -- Certified prevention specialist supervisee. A plan of supervision for a certified prevention specialist shall expire one year from the date of issuance. A prevention specialist supervisee shall submit a renewal application at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The renewal fee; and

Failure to meet these requirements is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.3.

20:80:20:05. Application for plan of supervision renewal – Certified peer support specialist supervisee. A plan of supervision for a certified peer support specialist supervisee expires one year from the date of issuance. An application to renew a plan of supervision must be submitted at least thirty days before the expiration of the approved plan of supervision. To renew a plan of supervision, the supervisee shall submit to the board:

(1) A completed application;

(2) The renewal fee;

(3) Documentation of the supervisee's progress, in the last twelve months, in completing the educational requirements for a licensed addiction counselor, as prescribed by § 20:80:15:08, in the previous twelve months; and

(4) A statement verifying recovery status demonstrating continuous, stable recovery for an addiction for the past two years.

Failure to meet these requirements is grounds to deny renewal of the plan of supervision.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.3.

Cross-Reference: Fee schedule, § 20:80:14:02.

20:80:20:06. Failure to renew a plan of supervision. If a plan of supervision is not renewed as prescribed by this chapter, any work experience and supervision hours accumulated while under the plan of supervision expire and do not qualify for purposes of meeting the work experience and supervision requirements for certification or licensure. A supervisee who does not renew a plan of supervision as prescribed by this chapter must complete at least one of the courses required to meet the educational requirements for a certification or licensure, as prescribed by chapter 20:80:15, after the date of the expiration of the plan of supervision, to be eligible to reapply for a plan of supervision.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(3), 36-34-13.10.

20:80:21:01. Standards for services through electronic means. Addiction counseling and prevention or peer recovery services provided through electronic means must adhere to the following authorities:

(1) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat.1936; and

(2) The ethical requirements of chapter 20:80:11.

Failure to adhere to these requirements may be considered unprofessional conduct by the board and subject to disciplinary action.

For purposes of this section, \"electronic means\" are any technology used to provide or receive addiction, prevention, or recovery services.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-13(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-13.9.