Section 36-7-15 - Powers of the board-Promulgation of rulesThe board may:
(1) Promote the safe and qualified practice of optometry;(2) Promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to govern standards for the safe and qualified practice of optometry, to adopt a code of ethics or professional conduct, and to establish criteria for advertising by optometrists;(3) Prepare an annual budget;(4) Expend funds for administrative, legal, consultative, and other necessary services from fees received by the board;(5) Examine, license, endorse, and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;(6) Define what constitutes a recognized optometric school;(7) Establish the minimum amount and type of continuing education to be required of each optometrist seeking renewal of a license; and(8) Administer oaths and take testimony pursuant to §§ 1-26-19.1 and 1-26-19.2.SDC 1939, § 27.0703; SL 1951, ch 131, § 2; SL 1973, ch 243, § 1; SL 1979, ch 252, § 1; SL 2022, ch 147, §8.Amended by S.L. 2022, ch. 147,s. 8, eff. 7/1/2022.