In the prosecution of any person for violation of this chapter, it is not necessary to allege or prove lack of a valid license to practice as a dentist or a dental hygienist or a valid registration to practice as a dental radiographer or a registered dental assistant but such proof of licensure or registration is a matter of defense to be established by the defendant.

Source: SDCL § 36-6-48 as added by SL 1971, ch 213 , § 39; SL 1992, ch 269 , § 61; SL 2015, ch 199 , § 75.