36-7-15.   Rules and regulations of board--Scope. The Board of Examiners in Optometry shall have power to make and promulgate under the provisions of chapter 1-26 such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of this state to:

             (1)      Provide for a method of examination of candidates for registration.

             (2)      Define what shall constitute a recognized Class A optometric school.

             (3)      Govern the practice of optometry, including the adoption of a code of ethics, or rules of professional conduct for all registrants.

             (4)      Govern the minimum amount and kind of continuing education in optometry to be required triennially of each optometrist seeking relicense to practice optometry in the State of South Dakota.

Source: SDC 1939, § 27.0703; SL 1951, ch 131, § 2; SL 1973, ch 243, § 1; SL 1979, ch 252, § 1.

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