SDCL § 36-12-19.1: Continuing education requirement--Waiver--Promulgation of rules.

All registered veterinarians licensed pursuant to this chapter shall complete annual courses of study in subjects related to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners may, however, waive the continuing education requirement in the case of a certified illness, undue hardship, or for veterinarians not engaged in acts constituting the practice of veterinary medicine as defined in § 36-12-1. The board may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to govern the minimum amount and type of continuing education in veterinary medicine to be required annually of each licensed veterinarian seeking renewal of registration pursuant to § 36-12-19.