20:80:21:01Standards for services through electronic means.

Addiction counseling and prevention or peer recovery services provided through electronic means must adhere to the following authorities: (1) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-191, 110 Stat.1936; and (2) The ethical requirements of chapter 20:80:11. Failure to adhere to these requirements may be considered unprofessional conduct by the board and subject to disciplinary action. For purposes of this section, "electronic means" are any technology used to provide or receive addiction, prevention, or recovery services.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.