20 : 48 : 17 : 12 . Discharge criteria. A participant who completes the terms of a participation agreement and applicable board order, may apply for discharge from the program. A participant’s request may be approved by the program director upon receipt of the participant’s application and:
- (1) The participant’s written plan for continued wellness or recovery;
- (2) A recommendation from the participant’s worksite monitor or employer supporting discharge;
- (3) A recommendation from the participant’s approved treatment provider supporting discharge;
- (4) A recommendation by the evaluation committee supporting discharge; and
- (5) A period of negative toxicology screens, as defined in the participation agreement, for a participant enrolled with substance use issues.
Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021.
General Authority: SDCL 36-2A-14 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-2A-2 .