Manufacturers and distributors shall notify operators who have either purchased or expressed interest in purchasing their machines at least three weeks in advance of scheduled training programs. Training programs to qualify as a Type I technician must be scheduled at locations and times within the state to accommodate persons needing training. This rule does not mandate the scheduling of training programs at the location of each business licensed as an operator. Training may be conducted at the manufacturer's and distributor's principal place of business or at other locations to accommodate persons applying to qualify as a Type I technician. Training programs to qualify as a Type II technician are held within the state of South Dakota with lottery personnel assisting the manufacturer or distributor in the training. Training for Type II technicians shall be scheduled to accommodate persons needing qualification. Manufacturers and distributors must provide subsequent training and inform operators and the lottery of new developments in the service and repair of its machines.

Source: 16 SDR 27, effective August 18, 1989; 21 SDR 219, effective June 26, 1995 ; 49 SDR 51, effective November 27, 2022 .

General Authority: SDCL 42-7A-21 (11) (13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7A-21 .

Prior versions effective: 1995-06-26.