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20:80:19:01Definitions.

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

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Continuing education cycle," a two-year period that begins on December first of an odd-numbered year and ends on November thirtieth of the next odd-numbered year; (2) "Continuing education hour," a unit of measurement for corresponding to a minimum of fifty minutes of educational activity; (3) "In-house program," a presentation attended or presented by the licensee for the purpose of educating staff in the same office; and (4) "Licensee," a person licensed or certified by the board as a certified addiction counselor, licensed addiction counselor, certified prevention specialist, or certified peer support specialist.

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 36-34-13.3 ↗
    Amended by SB8 (2023) — revise provisions relating to addiction and prevention services professionals.