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20:80:05:06ACT

Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗

academic and work experience requirements. An applicant for ACT shall meet the following requirements: (1) Have a minimum of a high school diploma or general education diploma; (2) Be employed by or volunteer for an agency to participate in activities related specific to the alcohol and drug counselor domains to include the 12 core functions as defined in § 20:80:01:01; (3) Be supervised by a qualified CAC or LAC throughout the entire recognition period as a trainee; (4) Adhere to all applicable ethical standards adopted by the board; (5) Identify oneself to the public as an addiction counselor trainee; and (6) Before the trainee recognition period ends, complete all academic and work experience requirements for certification or licensure as defined in §§ 20:80:05:09 or 20:80:05:10 and successfully pass the examination as defined in chapter 20:80:07.

Source: 32 SDR 225, adopted June 13, 2006, effective January 1, 2008; transferred from § 46:33:05:06, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.

General Authority

  • SDCL 36-34-12
    Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention

Law Implemented

  • SDCL 36-34-12
    Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention