At the conclusion of the investigation under § 36-1C-4, if the subject of the investigation is an individual with practice privileges under the provisions of § 36-20B-66 or 36-20B-67, the board staff shall proceed in accordance with chapter 1-26. If the subject of the investigation is not a licensee or an individual with privileges under this chapter, the board shall take appropriate action under this chapter. Upon a finding of no probable cause, the board shall close the matter and shall thereafter release information relating thereto only with the consent of the person or firm under investigation.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-20B-43

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.

Source: SL 2002, ch 179, § 44; SL 2009, ch 185, § 10; SL 2021, ch 168, § 29.

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