<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2083782Normal { text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2083782HG4 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2083782DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2083782HG4C { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2083782Normal-000000 { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times 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class="s2083782HG4">CHAPTER </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782HG4C">MASSAGE THERAPISTS </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-1" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Definitions. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-2" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Appointment of board members--Terms--Vacancy. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-3" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Resignation of board members--Effective date. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-4" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Selection of officers. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-5" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Meetings of board. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-6" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Quorum--Majority vote. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-6.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-6.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Powers of board. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-7" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-7</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Compensation of board members. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-8" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-8</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Display of license--Proof of licensure. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-9" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Use of fees. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-10" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-10</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Practice of massage without license or employment of unlicensed person as misdemeanor. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-11</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-11" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-11</span></a><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">. Repealed by SL 2013, ch 184, § 4.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-12</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Application for license--Qualifications--Appeal of denial. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-12.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Temporary permit. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-12.2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12.2" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-12.2</span></a><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">. Repealed by SL 2016, ch 197, § 8.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12.3" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-12.3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Expiration of license. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-13" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-13</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Unprofessional conduct. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-14" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-14</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-14" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-14</span></a><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">. Repealed by SL 2016, ch 197, § 11.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-15" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-15</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Applicants licensed in other states. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-16" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Renewal of license. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-17" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Application and license fees. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-18" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-18</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Duplicate license. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-18.1" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-18.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Inactive status. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-19" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-19</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Continuing education requirements. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-20" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-20</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Investigation of complaints--Inspections.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-21" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-21</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Professional liability insurance coverage. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-22" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-22</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Grounds for cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license--Hearing--Appeal. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-23" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-23</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Reapplication for cancelled, suspended, or revoked license. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-24" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-24</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Promulgation of rules. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083782B"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-25" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-25</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083782DefaultParagraphFont">    Application of chapter. </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061217Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } 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class="s2061217Normal-000001"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    "Board," the Board of Massage Therapy;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal-000001"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    "Licensee," a person who meets the qualifications for licensure pursuant to this chapter and holds a valid license to practice massage therapy;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal-000001"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    "Massage," the systematic mobilization of the soft tissues of the body through the application of hands, feet, or devices for the purposes of therapy, relaxation, or education through means which include:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal-000002"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(a)    Pressure, friction, stroking, rocking, kneading, percussion, compression, or stretching;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal-000002"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(b)    External application of water, heat, cold, lubricants, or other topical agents; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal-000002"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(c)    The use of devices that mimic or enhance the actions of human hands or feet; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal-000001"><span class="s2061217DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    "Practice of massage therapy," the performance of massage for a fee or other compensation or holding oneself out to the public as performing massage.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061217000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061217Normal"><span class="s2061217SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061217SCL-000004"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 1; SL 2016, ch 197, § 1.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061218Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061218SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061218CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061218Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061218DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061218Normal-000001 { margin-top: 0; 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class="s2061218DefaultParagraphFont">The board consists of five members appointed by the Governor. The term of a board member is three years. One member of the board shall be a person not licensed by the board. Four members of the board shall be persons licensed by the board. The Governor shall fill any vacancy by appointment to complete the unexpired portion of the vacancy. No person may serve more than three consecutive full terms on the board. The appointment to an unexpired term is not considered a full term.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061218Normal-000001"><span class="s2061218DefaultParagraphFont">The terms of members begin on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Governor. The appointee's term expires on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061218Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061218000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061218Normal"><span class="s2061218SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061218SCL-000003"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 2; SL 2012, ch 16, § 14; SL 2013, ch 176, § 8; SL 2016, ch 197, § 2.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061219Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061219SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061219CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061219Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061219DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061219000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061219SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061219SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061219Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-3"><span class="s2061219SENU">36-35-3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061219SENU">. </span><span class="s2061219CL">Resignation of board members--Effective date.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061219Normal-000000"><span class="s2061219DefaultParagraphFont">Any member of the board may resign by giving written notice to the board and to the Governor. Resignations are effective when delivered to the Governor and the board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061219Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061219000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061219Normal"><span class="s2061219SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061219SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 3.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061219Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061219000001"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061220Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061220SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061220CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061220Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061220DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061220000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061220SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061220SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061220Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-4"><span class="s2061220SENU">36-35-4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061220SENU">. </span><span class="s2061220CL">Selection of officers.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061220Normal-000000"><span class="s2061220DefaultParagraphFont">The board shall annually elect from its members a president, vice-president, and secretary.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061220Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061220000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061220Normal"><span class="s2061220SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061220SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 4; SL 2016, ch 197, § 3.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061221Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061221SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061221CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061221Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061221DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061221000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061221SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061221SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061221Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-5"><span class="s2061221SENU">36-35-5</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061221SENU">. </span><span class="s2061221CL">Meetings of board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061221Normal-000000"><span class="s2061221DefaultParagraphFont">The board shall hold at least two meetings per year at a place and time set by the board. The board may hold additional meetings at a time and place set by the president or a majority of the board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061221Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061221000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061221Normal"><span class="s2061221SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061221SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 5; SL 2016, ch 197, § 4.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061222Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061222SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061222CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061222Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061222DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061222000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061222SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061222SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061222Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-6"><span class="s2061222SENU">36-35-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061222SENU">. </span><span class="s2061222CL">Quorum--Majority vote.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061222Normal-000000"><span class="s2061222DefaultParagraphFont">Three board members present at any meeting constitute a quorum. No board action may occur unless approved by a majority vote of the entire board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061222Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061222000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061222Normal"><span class="s2061222SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061222SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 6.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061222Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061222000001"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061223Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061223SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061223CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061223Normal-000000 { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061223DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061223Normal-000001 { margin-left: 0.70in; text-indent: -0.45in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061223000002 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061223SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061223SCL-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-6.1"><span class="s2061223SENU">36-35-6.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061223SENU">. </span><span class="s2061223CL">Powers of board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000000"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">The board may:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure and permits and issue and renew licenses and permits;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Maintain the names of persons that meet the qualifications for licensure;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Conduct all disciplinary proceedings under this chapter;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Maintain a record of each complaint received by the board;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(6)    Establish standards for the safe and qualified practice of massage therapy;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(7)    Report licensing actions and status to relevant state and federal governing bodies as may be required, or as the board deems appropriate; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal-000001"><span class="s2061223DefaultParagraphFont">(8)    Employ or contract with personnel and enter into contracts pursuant to law to carry out the board's responsibilities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061223000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061223Normal"><span class="s2061223SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061223SCL-000003"> SL 2016, ch 197, § 19.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061224Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061224SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061224CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061224Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061224DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061224000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061224SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061224SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061224Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-7"><span class="s2061224SENU">36-35-7</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061224SENU">. </span><span class="s2061224CL">Compensation of board members.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061224Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061224DefaultParagraphFont">Board members shall receive a per diem set pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=4-7-10.4"><span class="s2061224DefaultParagraphFont">4-7-10.4</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061224DefaultParagraphFont"> and expenses at the same rate as other state employees while actually engaged in official duties.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061224Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061224000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061224Normal"><span class="s2061224SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061224SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 7.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061224Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061224000001"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061225Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061225SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061225CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061225Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061225DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061225000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061225SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061225SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061225Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-8"><span class="s2061225SENU">36-35-8</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061225SENU">. </span><span class="s2061225CL">Display of license--Proof of licensure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061225Normal-000000"><span class="s2061225DefaultParagraphFont">Any person engaged in the practice of massage in this state shall conspicuously display a valid license from the board in the licensee's regular place of business. If the licensee is providing massage therapy outside of the licensee's regular place of business, the licensee shall, upon request, produce photo identification and proof of licensure. Failure to comply with this section is a petty offense.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061225Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061225000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061225Normal"><span class="s2061225SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061225SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 8; SL 2013, ch 184, § 1; SL 2016, ch 197, § 5.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061226Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061226SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061226CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061226Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061226DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061226000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061226SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061226SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061226Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-9"><span class="s2061226SENU">36-35-9</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061226SENU">. </span><span class="s2061226CL">Use of fees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061226Normal-000000"><span class="s2061226DefaultParagraphFont">Any fees collected under this chapter shall be used for the operation of the board and the implementation of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061226Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061226000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061226Normal"><span class="s2061226SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061226SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 9; SL 2013, ch 184, § 2.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061227Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061227SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061227CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061227Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; 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The board may bring a civil action to enjoin any violation of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061227Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061227000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061227Normal"><span class="s2061227SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061227SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 10; SL 2013, ch 184, § 3; SL 2016, ch 197, § 6.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /> <HTML> <HEAD> <HTML> <HEAD> <meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS36-35-11 </title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="South Dakota Codified Laws SDCL 36-35-11 "> <META NAME="Description" Content="South Dakota Codified Laws 36-35-11"> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- File converted by Wp2Html Version 4.0 --> <!-- Email Andrew@brackenbeds.co.uk for more details --> <!-- WP Style Open: System_34 --><!-- WP Style End: System_34 --> <Div align="full"> <!-- WP Paired Style On: SENU -->&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<!-- WP Style End: SENU --> 36-35-11. <!-- WP Paired Style Off: SENU -->&nbsp;<!-- WP Style End: SENU --> Repealed by SL 2013, ch 184, &#167;&nbsp;4.<p> </BODY> </HTML> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061229Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061229SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061229CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061229Normal-000000 { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061229DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061229Normal-000001 { margin-left: 0.70in; text-indent: -0.45in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } p.s2061229Normal-000002 { text-indent: 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061229000003 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061229SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061229SCL-000004 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12"><span class="s2061229SENU">36-35-12</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229SENU">. </span><span class="s2061229CL">Application for license--Qualifications--Appeal of denial.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">The board shall issue a license to engage in the practice of massage to any person who submits an application form and the nonrefundable application fee as approved in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-17"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont"> and who demonstrates the following qualifications:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000001"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Eighteen years of age or older;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000001"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Completion of no less than five hundred hours of training or study in the practice of massage with a facility or instructor recognized by the board;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000001"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Absence of unprofessional conduct;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000001"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Professional liability insurance coverage pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-21"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-21</span></a><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000001"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Passing score on a nationally recognized competency examination approved by the board in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal-000002"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">The board may refuse to grant a license to any person based on failure to demonstrate the requirements of this section. The board may grant a license, subdivision 36-35-13(1) notwithstanding, if the applicant has been convicted of, or pled guilty to a felony, any crime involving or relating to the practice of massage, or any crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude and the board determines that the plea or conviction is of a nature or is sufficiently remote in time that the applicant does not constitute a risk to public safety. An applicant may appeal the denial of a license in compliance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s2061229DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061229Normal"><span class="s2061229SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061229SCL-000004"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 12; SL 2007, ch 223, § 1; SL 2013, ch 184, § 5; SL 2015, ch 201, § 1.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061230Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061230SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061230CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061230Normal-000000 { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061230DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061230Normal-000001 { margin-left: 0.70in; text-indent: -0.45in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061230000002 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061230SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061230SCL-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12.1"><span class="s2061230SENU">36-35-12.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061230SENU">. </span><span class="s2061230CL">Temporary permit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal-000000"><span class="s2061230DefaultParagraphFont">Upon application and payment of an application fee not to exceed seventy-five dollars, the board may issue a temporary permit to practice massage therapy to an applicant who has met the requirements of subdivision 36-35-12(1) to (4), inclusive, pending completion and results of the examination required pursuant to subdivision 36-35-12(5), if the applicant intends to practice massage therapy in the state during the time the permit is valid. A temporary permit may be issued no more than twice and is effective for a term of not more than ninety days. A temporary permit automatically expires on the occurrence of the following:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal-000001"><span class="s2061230DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Issuance of a regular license;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal-000001"><span class="s2061230DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Failure to pass the licensing examination; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal-000001"><span class="s2061230DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Expiration of the term for which the temporary license was issued.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061230000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061230Normal"><span class="s2061230SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061230SCL-000003"> SL 2013, ch 184, § 6; SL 2015, ch 201, § 2; SL 2016, ch 197, § 7.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /> <HTML> <HEAD> <HTML> <HEAD> <meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS36-35-12.2 </title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="South Dakota Codified Laws SDCL 36-35-12.2 "> <META NAME="Description" Content="South Dakota Codified Laws 36-35-12.2"> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- File converted by Wp2Html Version 4.0 --> <!-- Email Andrew@brackenbeds.co.uk for more details --> <!-- WP Style Open: System_34 --><!-- WP Style End: System_34 --> <Div align="full"> <!-- WP Paired Style On: SENU -->&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<!-- WP Style End: SENU --> 36-35-12.2. <!-- WP Paired Style Off: SENU -->&nbsp;<!-- WP Style End: SENU --> Repealed by SL 2016, ch 197, &#167;&nbsp;8.<p> </BODY> </HTML> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061232SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061232Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12.3"><span class="s2061232SENU">36-35-12.3</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061232SENU">. </span><span class="s2061232CL">Expiration of license.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061232Normal-000000"><span class="s2061232DefaultParagraphFont">A license issued under this chapter is valid until September thirtieth following the date it is issued and automatically expires unless it is renewed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061232Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061232000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061232Normal"><span class="s2061232SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061232SCL-000002"> SL 2013, ch 184, § 8; SL 2016, ch 197, § 9.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061233Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061233SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061233CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061233Normal-000000 { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; 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or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061233Normal-000001"><span class="s2061233DefaultParagraphFont">(9)    Engaging in any act that aids, abets, facilitates, or promotes a violation of this chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061233Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061233000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061233Normal"><span class="s2061233SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061233SCL-000003"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 13; SL 2013, ch 184, § 9; SL 2015, ch 201, § 3; SL 2016, ch 197, § 10.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /> <HTML> <HEAD> <HTML> <HEAD> <meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS36-35-14 </title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="South Dakota Codified Laws SDCL 36-35-14 "> <META NAME="Description" Content="South Dakota Codified Laws 36-35-14"> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- File converted by Wp2Html Version 4.0 --> <!-- Email Andrew@brackenbeds.co.uk for more details --> <!-- WP Style Open: System_34 --><!-- WP Style End: System_34 --> <Div align="full"> <!-- WP Paired Style On: SENU -->&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<!-- WP Style End: SENU --> 36-35-14. <!-- WP Paired Style Off: SENU -->&nbsp;<!-- WP Style End: SENU --> Repealed by SL 2016, ch 197, &#167;&nbsp;11.<p> </BODY> </HTML> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } p.s2061235Normal-000002 { text-indent: 0.25in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061235000003 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061235SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061235SCL-000004 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-15"><span class="s2061235SENU">36-35-15</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061235SENU">. </span><span class="s2061235CL">Applicants licensed in other states.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">Notwithstanding the provisions of § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-12"><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-12</span></a><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">, the board may issue a license to an applicant licensed to practice massage therapy in another state if the applicant demonstrates the following qualifications:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000001"><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    Eighteen years of age or older;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000001"><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    Absence of unprofessional conduct;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000001"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    Professional liability insurance pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-21"><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">36-35-21</span></a><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000001"><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    Verification from the authority that issued the applicant's license indicating the applicant is in good standing and currently licensed to practice; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000001"><span class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Experience and competency in massage indicated by education that substantially complies with subdivision 36-35-12(2) or verification of an active massage therapy practice in the state of licensure in the two years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal-000002"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061235DefaultParagraphFont"> For the purpose of this section, the term, active massage therapy practice, means the applicant has had at least two hundred hours of patient contact in the preceding two-year period.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061235000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061235Normal"><span class="s2061235SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061235SCL-000004"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 15; SL 2013, ch 184, § 10; SL 2016, ch 197, § 12.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061236SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061236Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-16"><span class="s2061236SENU">36-35-16</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061236SENU">. </span><span class="s2061236CL">Renewal of license.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061236Normal-000000"><span class="s2061236DefaultParagraphFont">Any licensee holding a valid license under this chapter may renew that license by making application for renewal, paying the required renewal fee, and providing proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements set by the board. If the board has not received a license renewal application by the expiration date, the board shall notify the licensee within five days that the renewal application has not been received and that the licensee may not practice until the license is renewed. Any person who submits a license renewal application and provides proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements set by the board within thirty days after the expiration date may be granted a license renewal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061236Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061236000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061236Normal"><span class="s2061236SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061236SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 16; SL 2011, ch 187, § 2; SL 2013, ch 184, § 11; SL 2016, ch 197, § 13.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061237Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061237SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061237CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061237Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061237DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061237000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061237SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061237SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061237Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-17"><span class="s2061237SENU">36-35-17</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061237SENU">. </span><span class="s2061237CL">Application and license fees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061237Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061237DefaultParagraphFont">Any applicant for a license under this chapter shall submit a nonrefundable application fee not to exceed one hundred dollars. Any person who has a license issued or renewed by the board shall submit a license fee in an amount not to exceed sixty-five dollars. Fees shall be set by the board by rule promulgated pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2061237DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s2061237DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061237Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061237000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061237Normal"><span class="s2061237SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061237SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 17; SL 2007, ch 223, § 3; SL 2008, ch 191, § 76.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061238Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061239SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061239Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-18.1"><span class="s2061239SENU">36-35-18.1</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061239SENU">. </span><span class="s2061239CL">Inactive status.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061239Normal-000000"><span class="s2061239DefaultParagraphFont">The board may place a massage therapy license on inactive status upon submission of an application and payment of the application fee.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061239Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061239000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061239Normal"><span class="s2061239SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061239SCL-000002"> SL 2007, ch 223, § 5; SL 2016, ch 197, § 14.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061240Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061240SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061240CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061240Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; 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The required continuing education hours may be obtained by electronic means. The board may waive the continuing education requirement upon proof of illness or hardship.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061240Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061240000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061240Normal"><span class="s2061240SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061240SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 19; SL 2007, ch 223, § 4; SL 2013, ch 184, § 13.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en-US"><head><meta charset="UTF-8"><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML"><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2083099Normal { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2083099SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2083099CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2083099Statute { text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2083099DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2083099000000 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2083099NoIndent { text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2083099DefaultParagraphFont-000001 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2083099SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1"><meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"><meta property="og:title" content="SD 36-35-20 - Investigation of complaints--Inspections."><meta property="og:description" content="SDLRC Codified Law 36-35-20 - Investigation of complaints--Inspections."><meta property="og:type" content="website"><meta property="og:url" content="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-35-20"><meta property="og:image" content="https://lawmakerdocuments.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/photos/logoshape.webp"><meta property="og:site_name" content="South Dakota Legislature"></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2083099Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-20" rel="noopener"><span class="s2083099SENU">36-35-20</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083099SENU">. </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083099CL">Investigation of complaints--Inspections. </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083099Statute"><span class="s2083099DefaultParagraphFont">The board shall receive and investigate any complaint filed with the board alleging a violation of this chapter pursuant to the procedures set forth in chapter 36-1C. The board may inspect the place of business of the licensee named in a complaint during normal business hours or upon written notice.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083099Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083099000000"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2083099NoIndent"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2083099DefaultParagraphFont-000001">Source: </span><span class="s2083099SCL">SL 2005, ch 206, § 20; SL 2013, ch 184, § 14; SL 2016, ch 197, § 15; SL 2021, ch 168, § 45.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061242Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061242SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061242CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061242Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061242DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061242000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061242SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061242SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061242Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-21"><span class="s2061242SENU">36-35-21</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061242SENU">. </span><span class="s2061242CL">Professional liability insurance coverage.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061242Normal-000000"><span class="s2061242DefaultParagraphFont">Any person holding a valid license under this chapter and engaged in the practice of massage therapy shall carry malpractice or professional liability insurance coverage with a company with a certificate of authority from the South Dakota Division of Insurance with limits of no less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars per occurrence. A licensee shall notify the board of any change of carrier occurring after a license or renewal is granted.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061242Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061242000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061242Normal"><span class="s2061242SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061242SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 21; SL 2013, ch 184, § 15.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061243Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061243SENU { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061243CL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } p.s2061243Normal-000000 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-indent: 0.50in; text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; } span.s2061243DefaultParagraphFont { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061243000001 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061243SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061243SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061243Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-22"><span class="s2061243SENU">36-35-22</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061243SENU">. </span><span class="s2061243CL">Grounds for cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license--Hearing--Appeal.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061243Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont">The board may cancel, suspend, or revoke a license following a contested case hearing in compliance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont"> upon satisfactory proof of incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of any provision of this chapter. The board may waive the requirement of prior notice and an informal meeting set forth in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26-29"><span class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont">1-26-29</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont"> if the licensee presents an immediate threat to the public or has engaged in willful misconduct. Any licensee may appeal the cancellation, suspension, or revocation of a license in compliance with chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span class="s2061243DefaultParagraphFont">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061243Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061243000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061243Normal"><span class="s2061243SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061243SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 22; SL 2016, ch 197, § 16.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061244Normal { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; text-align: justify; 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} span.s2061244SCL-000002 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061244Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-23"><span class="s2061244SENU">36-35-23</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061244SENU">. </span><span class="s2061244CL">Reapplication for cancelled, suspended, or revoked license.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061244Normal-000000"><span class="s2061244DefaultParagraphFont">Any person whose license has been cancelled, suspended, or revoked by the board may not reapply for a license until one year after it was cancelled, suspended, or revoked unless a different time has been set by the board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061244Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061244000001"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061244Normal"><span class="s2061244SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061244SCL-000002"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 23.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061244Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061244000001"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; 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line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; } span.s2061245000002 { font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061245SCL { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061245SCL-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-24"><span class="s2061245SENU">36-35-24</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061245SENU">. </span><span class="s2061245CL">Promulgation of rules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal-000000"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">The board may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=1-26"><span class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">1-26</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont"> to establish:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal-000001"><span class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    The form and information required for any license application;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal-000001"><span class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    A list of recognized facilities or instructors who may provide training or instruction required for licensure or continuing education requirements;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal-000001"><span class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    The amount of license fees;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal-000001"><span class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    The procedures for placing a license on inactive status and the procedures to regain active licensure; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal-000001"><span class="s2061245DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    Approval of national competency examinations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061245000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061245Normal"><span class="s2061245SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061245SCL-000003"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 24; SL 2007, ch 223, § 6; SL 2013, ch 184, § 16; SL 2016, ch 197, § 17.</span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><meta http-equiv='content-language' content='en-us'/><title>SDLRC - Codified Law 36-35 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS</title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s2061246Normal { text-align: justify; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; margin-top: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: .001pt; 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font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s2061246SCL-000003 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } body { text-decoration-skip-ink: none; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal"><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-35-25"><span class="s2061246SENU">36-35-25</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061246SENU">. </span><span class="s2061246CL">Application of chapter.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000000"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any person performing massage for compensation if the massage is done under one of the following circumstances:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000001"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">(1)    As part of a licensed practice as a physician, physician assistant, chiropractor, nurse, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or other health care profession licensed or certified under title 36;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000001"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">(2)    As part of a licensed practice pursuant to chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-14"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">36-14</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont"> or </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&amp;Statute=36-15"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">36-15</span></a><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">, if the licensee is performing within the scope of the licensed practice and the licensee does not hold himself or herself out to be a massage therapist or to be engaged in the practice of massage therapy;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000001"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">(3)    In furtherance of duties as an employee of the United States;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000001"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">(4)    As part of a course of study with a facility or instructor recognized and approved by the board to provide training in massage or the provision of such instruction;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000001"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">(5)    As part of providing a course of instruction or continuing education by a licensed massage therapist from another state or provider preapproved by the board, in the practice of massage therapy on a temporary basis not in excess of ten days per calendar year; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal-000001"><span class="s2061246DefaultParagraphFont">(6)    Manipulation of the soft tissues of the human body is restricted to the hands, feet, or ears and the person does not hold himself or herself out to be a massage therapist or to be engaged in the practice of massage therapy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061246000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s2061246Normal"><span class="s2061246SCL">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s2061246SCL-000003"> SL 2005, ch 206, § 25; SL 2016, ch 197, § 18.</span></p></div></body></html>