S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:12:03

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:50:12:03 - Completion of complaint investigation

Upon completion of a complaint investigation, the following sanctions may be imposed after a determination by the board that a violation exists:

(1) A letter of concern, which shall be placed in the licensee's permanent records; a letter of concern is not a public record;

(2) Formal reprimand;

(3) Require that the licensee comply with specified terms and conditions;

(4) Probation of license to practice optometry in the state of South Dakota;

(5) Suspension of license to practice optometry in the state of South Dakota;

(6) Revocation of license to practice optometry in the state of South Dakota; or

(7) Restitution and payment of all costs and expenses of the investigation and proceedings, including attorney fees.

If the licensee disputes the determination, a contested case hearing shall be held pursuant to SDCL chapters 1-26 and 36-1 C. Pursuant to SDCL 1-26-20, informal disposition may be made by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default. A final action taken in disposition of a complaint matter is public unless otherwise provided for by law.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:12:03

41 SDR 109, effective 1/12/2015; 49 SDR 012, effective 8/14/2022

General Authority: SDCL 36-7-15(2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-7-24, 36-7-25, 36-7-26, 47-11B-7, 47-11B-14, 47-11B-15.