South Dakota § 36-27A-11 - License of another state.
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§ 36-27A-11. License of another state.
A psychologist licensed by another state, or by a province of Canada, may practice within this state for a maximum of six months, during which time the psychologist's credentials shall be reviewed and the psychologist's application for licensing accepted or denied. Within thirty calendar days after the commencement of the psychologist's practice in this state, the psychologist shall apply to the Board of Examiners of Psychologists for licensing. The board, upon application and payment of the license fee, shall license any person who is licensed by any other country, state, territory or possession of the United States, if the license was issued under the minimum requirements of this chapter and who has practiced at least five years in such jurisdiction, and who does not have a complaint pending with such state or province, or any other jurisdiction. The application shall include a consent by the applicant for the release of information by all prior jurisdictions where licensed of all information relative to the applicant, including any disciplinary proceedings even if, by agreement or otherwise, the proceedings are confidential.
Source: SL 1976, ch 235, § 12; SDCL Supp, § 36-27-22; SL 1981, ch 281, § 11; SL 2008, ch 197, § 4.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 36-27A-11 ("License of another state.") 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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