It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to practice or attempt to practice any of the activities of an athletic trainer without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent any person from serving as a student trainer, teachertrainer, coach, or similar position, if that service is not primarily for compensation.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $500
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-29-2

  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1984, ch 255, § 2.