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S.D. Codified Laws § 36-2-3

Use of word "doctor" as evidence of practice--Basic science certificate required

Source: SL 1953, ch 130, § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.0318; SL 1986, ch 27, § 39.

Use of word "doctor" as evidence of practice--Basic science certificate required.

If any person appends to his name the word "doctor" or any contraction thereof, any other word, abbreviation, or designation indicating that he is qualified to make diagnosis or treatment, such shall constitute prima facie evidence that such person is holding himself out as qualified to engage in such diagnosis or treatment.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.