South Dakota § 32-12A-45 - Persons authorized to withdraw blood to determine alcohol content--Liability.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-12A-45 — Persons authorized to withdraw blood to determine alcohol content--Liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-12A-45. Persons authorized to withdraw blood to determine alcohol content--Liability.
Only a physician, laboratory technician, registered nurse, physician's assistant, phlebotomist, licensed practical nurse, medical technician, medical technologist, or other person authorized pursuant to certification, license, or training may withdraw blood for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content therein for the purposes of this chapter. This limitation does not apply to the taking of a breath or other bodily substance specimen. No such authorized person, acting on the presumption of consent, and no hospital employing such person, may be held liable to pay damages to the party from whom the blood sample is withdrawn, if the withdrawal is administered with usual and ordinary care.
Source: SL 1991, ch 252, § 15; SDCL § 32-12-110.2; SL 2001, ch 171, § 115; SL 2010, ch 163, § 1.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 32-12A-45
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-12A-45 cover?
Section 32-12A-45 ("Persons authorized to withdraw blood to determine alcohol content--Liability.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Dakota § 32-12A-45?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-12A-45" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 32-12A-45 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.