The board or the ethics committee shall issue advisory opinions based upon ethical issues and rule interpretations. These opinions are merely advisory in nature and may not be relied upon in actions brought before the disciplinary board or legal proceedings.

Source: 25 SDR 80, effective December 6, 1998; 28 SDR 88, effective December 23, 2001.

General Authority: SDCL 36-5-4 , 36-5-15.2(1) , 36-5-21(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-5-4 , 36-5-16 , 36-5-21(5).