Each applicant shall be examined by the department. The examination shall consist of such questions and such phases of the practice as may be prescribed from time to time by the department.

If the applicant satisfactorily passes the examination required, and demonstrates possession of the necessary qualifications, the applicant shall be certified.

Source: SL 1970, ch 217, § 10; SDCL Supp, § 36-22A-14; SL 2011, ch 165, § 73.