# S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-1.1: Legislative findings, policy and intent

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-1.1

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-1.1
- **Heading:** Legislative findings, policy and intent
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 36 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-9-1.1

## Text

The Legislature hereby declares it to be the responsibility of this state to safeguard life, health and the public welfare; and to protect citizens from unauthorized, unqualified and improper application of nursing education programs and nursing practices. Regulatory authority shall be vested in the South Dakota Board of Nursing. The Legislature recognizes that the practice of nursing is continually evolving to include more sophisticated patient - care activities. It intends to provide clear legal authority for functions and procedures which have common acceptance and usage, to recognize the existence of overlapping functions within the practice of nursing and medicine, and to permit additional sharing of functions within organized health care systems which provide for collaboration with other health team members.

Source: SL 1976, ch 228, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-1.1 Legislative findings, policy and intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-1.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-2 Evidence of qualification and license required to practice nursing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-3 Practice of registered nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-3.1 Practice of certified registered nurse anesthetist--Promulgation of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-3.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-4 Practice of licensed practical nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-4.1 Additional functions after special training of licensed practical nurse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-4.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-5 Appointment and composition of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-6 Citizenship and residence requirements of board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-7 Qualifications of registered nurse members of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-8 Qualifications of licensed practical nurse members of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-8.1 Qualifications of public members of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-8.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-9 Terms of office of board members--Appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 36-9-11 Removal of board members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T36_C9_S36-9-11.md)

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