No person in this state may sell, offer, provide, or advertise any dental service including the furnishing, constructing, reproduction, relining, or repair of dentures, bridges, plates, or other appliances to be used or worn as substitutes for natural teeth unless the person holds the appropriate license, registration, or permit issued by the board. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

The mere delivery of products to an ultimate consumer or person acting on behalf of the consumer for the purpose of transporting products to the dentist who provided the work order is not a violation of this section. This section does not apply to mailings, displays, and advertisements, the primary distribution of which is to the dental profession or its ancillary trades.

Attorney's Note

Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 1 misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,00
For details, see § 22-6-2

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-6A-30

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

Source: SL 1971, ch 213, § 26; SL 1981, ch 275, § 20; SL 1992, ch 158, § 75; SL 2015, ch 199, § 29.