South Dakota § 36-4-1 State Board of Medical Examiners--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 36-4-1 — State Board of Medical Examiners--Appointment and terms of members--Vacancies.

South Dakota § 36-4-1

Title 36PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 36-3PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 36-4-1 (2026).

Text

The State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, hereinafter called the Board of Examiners, consists of:

(1)Nine physicians licensed in accordance with this chapter;

(2)One physician assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4A ;

(3)One emergency medical services personnel licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4B ;

(4)One respiratory care practitioner licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4C ;

(5)One nutritionist or dietician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-10B ;

(6)One athletic trainer licensed in accordance with chapter 36-29 ;

(7)One occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-31 ;

(8)One genetic counselor licensed in accordance with chapter 36-36 ; and (9) One individual who is a

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The State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, hereinafter called the Board of Examiners, consists of: (1) Nine physicians licensed in accordance with this chapter; (2) One physician assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4A ; (3) One emergency medical services personnel licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4B ; (4) One respiratory care practitioner licensed in accordance with chapter 36-4C ; (5) One nutritionist or dietician licensed in accordance with chapter 36-10B ; (6) One athletic trainer licensed in accordance with chapter 36-29 ; (7) One occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed in accordance with chapter 36-31 ; (8) One genetic counselor licensed in accordance with chapter 36-36 ; and (9) One individual who is a representative of the public. The Governor shall appoint each member of the board. The term of office for each member is three years. A member's term begins on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Governor. The member's term expires on October thirtieth in the third year of appointment. No member may serve more than three consecutive, full terms. An appointment to an unexpired term is not considered a full term. Each member shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. The Governor shall appoint a new member to fill any vacancy on the board. The Governor may stagger terms to enable the board to have different terms expire each year.

Legislative History

SL 1949, ch 106, § 1; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0301; SL 1969, ch 105, § 1; revised pursuant to SL 1973, ch 2, § 58; SL 2005, ch 199, § 1; SL 2012, ch 16, § 15; SL 2013, ch 176, § 9; SL 2024, ch 152, § 1.