South Dakota Codified Laws 36-2-3. Use of word “doctor” as evidence of practice–Basic science certificate required
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If any person appends to his name the word “doctor” or any contraction thereof, any other word, abbreviation, or designation indicating that he is qualified to make diagnosis or treatment, such shall constitute prima facie evidence that such person is holding himself out as qualified to engage in such diagnosis or treatment.
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-2-3
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1953, ch 130, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0318; SL 1986, ch 27, § 39.