Department of Health



South Dakota Board of Optometry

Clarifies licensing standards by updating the national board examination terminology, creates guidelines for delegation, clarifying telehealth standards, updates minimum office equipment, clarifies office inspection requirements, and updates provisions relating to corporate practice registration

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:
04/07/2025
04/04/2025
05/06/2025

Agency Contact: Susan Sporrer mail to: DOHAdminRules@state.sd.us