South Dakota Statutes
§ 36-2-3 — Use of word "doctor" as evidence of practice--Basic science certificate required.
South Dakota § 36-2-3
JurisdictionSouth Dakota
Title 36PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Ch. 36-1BPRACTITIONERS OF HEALING ARTS IN GENERAL
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 36-2-3 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
SL 1953, ch 130, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0318; SL 1986, ch 27, § 39.
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Bluebook (online)
South Dakota § 36-2-3, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sd/36-2-3.