To qualify as a trainee sponsor, the licensed funeral director must be in good standing, have been licensed for at least five consecutive years immediately preceding becoming a sponsor, and have had no discipline on the license for the past five years.

Source: 51 SDR 147, effective July 6, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 3-19-12.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-19-18 , 36-19-21 (5), 36-19-38 (7)(13).