An optometrist may choose not to renew the license after a complaint has been initiated. A failure to renew after the licensee has been notified that an investigation has been initiated shall be reported as "withdrawn under investigation" in the board's permanent license file and in any national databases to which the board is required to report licensure action.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:50:12:05
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.