The charge in any jurisdiction of a licensee with a felony or with a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude is grounds for disciplinary action. The commission may find the licensee guilty of a violation of this article on the facts of the criminal charge even though the licensee has been acquitted on the criminal charge.

Source: 26 SDR 92, effective January 16, 2000.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(12 )( 13), 42-7-93.

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(12 )( 13), 42-7-67, 42-7-91, 42-7-93, 42-7-94.