South Dakota Codified Laws 36-9-68. Prohibited acts–Misdemeanor
No person may:
(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish a diploma, license, renewal of license, or any other record necessary to practice nursing under this chapter or aid or abet in such actions;
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,00 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-9-68
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
(2) Practice nursing as defined in this chapter under cover of any diploma, license, renewal of license, or other record necessary to practice nursing under this chapter that was illegally or fraudulently obtained or signed or was issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation;
(3) Practice or offer to practice as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist without being licensed under this chapter;
(4) Use in connection with the person’s name a sign, card, device, or other designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, or a clinical nurse specialist without being licensed under this chapter;
(5) Practice nursing as defined in this chapter during any time that the person’s license is lapsed, on inactive status, suspended, or revoked;
(6) Conduct a nursing education program for the preparation of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, or clinical nurse specialists unless the program has been approved by the board; or
(7) Otherwise violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Source: SDC 1939, §§ 27.0907, 27.9921; SL 1947, ch 123, §§ 10, 12; SL 1949, ch 109, §§ 11, 13; SL 1955, ch 91, §§ 1, 11; SDC Supp 1960, §§ 27.0901, 27.9944, 27.9955; SL 1967, ch 101, §§ 1, 12; SDCL § 36-9-27; SL 1976, ch 228, §§ 16, 49; SL 1977, ch 190, §§ 157, 158; SL 1979, ch 255, § 67; SL 1994, ch 300, § 1; SL 1995, ch 217, § 6; SL 2016, ch 194, § 38.