# S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-16: Pharmacist license--Requirements--Application fee--Promulgation of rules--Credit for experience

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-16
- **Heading:** Pharmacist license--Requirements--Application fee--Promulgation of rules--Credit for experience
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 36 / Chapter 11 / Section 36-11-16

## Text

The board shall issue a license to practice pharmacy to an individual who:

(1) Submits an application prescribed by the board;

(2) Submits an application fee set by the board through rules promulgated in accordance with chapter 1-26 , but not exceeding thirty-five dollars;

(3) Is of good moral character and temperate habits;

(4) Is not less than eighteen years of age;

(5) Is a graduate of a college of pharmacy recognized and approved by the board;

(6) Has had the necessary experience as determined by the board in the practice of pharmacy under a regularly licensed pharmacist in a pharmacy where physicians' prescriptions are compounded; and

(7) Has passed an examination prescribed by the board.

The board may allow credit for suitable military and research activities in the field of pharmacy as part of the experience requirement.

Source: SDC 1939, § 27.1007; SL 1967, ch 102, § 9; revised pursuant to SL 1972, ch 15, § 4; SL 2020, ch 168, § 7; SL 2025, ch 154, § 7.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-1 Public interest in regulation of practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-2 Definition of terms--Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-2.1 Drugs, medical device defined--Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-2.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-2.2 Practice of pharmacy defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-2.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-4 Composition of State Board of Pharmacy--Terms and appointment of members--Removal of member](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-4.1 Lay member of board--Appointment and term of office](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-4.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-5 Meetings of board--Quorum](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-5.1 Board continued within Department of Health--Records and reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-5.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-7 Salary and expenses of secretary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-8 Compensation of personnel from fees received](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-9 Annual report to Governor--Contents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-10 Residual and implied powers of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-11 Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-11-13 Unlicensed practice of pharmacy--Penalty--Exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C11_S36-11-13.md)

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