20:45:03:01Minimum qualifications of trainee.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
An applicant for registration as a trainee must be: (1) At least eighteen years of age; (2) Of good moral character; and (3) Enrolled in or have completed a mortuary science or funeral service program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 9 SDR 59, effective November 14, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 50 SDR 157, effective July 2, 2024; 51 SDR 147, effective July 6, 2024.
General Authority
- SDCL 36-19-12.1 ↗Amended by SB80 (2025) — Revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of fun
Law Implemented
- SDCL 36-19-1 ↗Amended by HB1015 (2023) — update provisions related to the licensure of funeral directors and the provisio
- SDCL 36-19-18 ↗Amended by HB1015 (2023) — update provisions related to the licensure of funeral directors and the provisio
- SDCL 36-19-21 ↗Amended by SB80 (2025) — Revise provisions regarding students and trainees engaged in the practice of funAmended by HB1015 (2023) — update provisions related to the licensure of funeral directors and the provisioAmended by SB23 (2020) — repeal the high school graduation or equivalent requirement for certain licensed