20:80:13:06Independent practice.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
In order for a practitioner to qualify as a private independent addiction counselor, a practitioner shall meet the following requirements: (1) Hold an active addiction counselor license with the board; and (2) Have completed a minimum of two years of qualifying supervised work experience in the field of addiction counseling following initial licensure. The requirements of this section do not apply to any person engaged in independent practice prior to April 1, 2014.
Source: 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013; transferred from § 20:80:05:14, 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