To renew a license, a licensee shall complete a minimum of twelve hours of continuing education on or before July first and submit evidence of completion with the application required by SDCL 36-24-28.1. This section does not apply to a licensee who is renewing for the first time.

1. (1) Improves or maintains the licensee's professional skills; or
2. (2) Broadens or refreshes the licensee's knowledge or governing laws, rules, or ethical standards.

An activity is eligible for credit toward continuing edication hours if it relates to the practice of hearing aid dispensing and either:

Source: 2 SDR 58, effective March 8, 1976; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 33, effective September 22, 1997 ; 52 SDR 35, effective October 7, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-24- 47 (2) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-24-12.1 ( 4 ) , 36-24-28.1 .

Prior versions effective: 1997-09-22.