20:80:13:02Licensed addiction counselor requirements.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
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; (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: 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 ↗Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and preventionAmended 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