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

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

The board may grant reciprocity to an addiction counselor, prevention specialist, or peer support specialist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals. 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 ↗
    Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention
    Amended by SB8 (2023) — revise provisions relating to addiction and prevention services professionals.

Law Implemented

  • SDCL 36-34-12 ↗
    Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention
  • SDCL 36-34-13.5 ↗
    Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention