South Dakota § 34-12-19 - Grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
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§ 34-12-19. Grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
The State Department of Health may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter on any of the following grounds:
(1) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules issued pursuant thereto;
(2) Permitting, aiding, or abetting the commission of any unlawful act in such institution;
(3) Conduct of practices detrimental to the welfare of the patient; and
(4) Failure to allow department inspections, including inspections authorized under § 34-12-16, complaint inspections and necessary follow-up inspections.
Source: SL 1925, ch 220, § 5; SDC 1939, § 27.1205; SL 1945, ch 108, § 7; SL 1953, ch 123, § 7; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1207; SL 1986, ch 278, § 12.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34-12-19 ("Grounds for suspension or revocation of license.") 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.
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