# S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-11: License of another state

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-11
- **Heading:** License of another state
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 36 / Chapter 27A / Section 36-27A-11

## Text

A psychologist licensed by another state, or by a province of Canada, may practice within this state for a maximum of six months, during which time the psychologist's credentials shall be reviewed and the psychologist's application for licensing accepted or denied. Within thirty calendar days after the commencement of the psychologist's practice in this state, the psychologist shall apply to the Board of Examiners of Psychologists for licensing. The board, upon application and payment of the license fee, shall license any person who is licensed by any other country, state, territory or possession of the United States, if the license was issued under the minimum requirements of this chapter and who has practiced at least five years in such jurisdiction, and who does not have a complaint pending with such state or province, or any other jurisdiction. The application shall include a consent by the applicant for the release of information by all prior jurisdictions where licensed of all information relative to the applicant, including any disciplinary proceedings even if, by agreement or otherwise, the proceedings are confidential.

Source: SL 1976, ch 235, § 12; SDCL Supp, § 36-27-22; SL 1981, ch 281, § 11; SL 2008, ch 197, § 4.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-2 Exempt persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-3 Board of examiners-Number of members--Qualifications--Appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-6 Terms of board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-7 Removal of board members--Vacancies--Limitation of successive terms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-8 Meetings of board--Election of officers--Records of meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-9 Board within Department of Social Services--Department providing administrative functions--Expenses--Reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-10 Representations as psychologist restricted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-11 License of another state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-12 Qualifications for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-12.1 Provisional license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-12.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-13 Exemption from doctoral degree requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-14 Exemption from examination requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-14.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-27A-15 Exemption from internship requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C27A_S36-27A-15.md)

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