Department of Social Services



Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals

The effect of the rules will be to: change the timeline for renewal of certificates and licenses to a biennial renewal; revise fees consistent with a biennial renewal for certificates and licenses; establish an annual renewal for trainee recognition based on issue date; revise fees consistent with an annual renewal of trainee recognition; adopt a Code of Ethics for trainees and certificate or license holders; eliminates fees for certain services; clarifies application information need for trainees and certificate and license holders to obtain or renew; updates the continuing education requirements; and update regulations to conform to current standards.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.






Interim Rules Hearing
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
06/27/2023
06/20/2023
07/18/2023
07/19/2023
08/08/2023
Agency Contact: Teresa Schulte mail to: DSSAdminRules@STATE.SD.US