South Dakota § 36-20B-14 - Good moral character defined.
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§ 36-20B-14. Good moral character defined.
Good moral character for purposes of § 36-20B-13 means lack of a history of dishonest or felonious acts. The board may refuse to grant a certificate on the ground of failure to satisfy this requirement only if there is a substantial connection between the lack of good moral character of the applicant and the professional responsibilities of a licensee and if the finding by the board or lack of good moral character is supported by clear and convincing evidence. If an applicant is found to be unqualified for a certificate because of a lack of good moral character, the board shall furnish the applicant a statement containing the findings of the board, a complete record of the evidence upon which the determination was based, and a notice of the applicant's right of appeal.
Source: SL 2002, ch 179, § 15.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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