SDCL § 36-7-15: Powers of the board--Promulgation of rules.

The board may:

(1) Promote the safe and qualified practice of optometry;

(2) Promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to govern standards for the safe and qualified practice of optometry, to adopt a code of ethics or professional conduct, and to establish criteria for advertising by optometrists;

(3) Prepare an annual budget;

(4) Expend funds for administrative, legal, consultative, and other necessary services from fees received by the board;

(5) Examine, license, endorse, and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;

(6) Define what constitutes a recognized optometric school;

(7) Establish the minimum amount and type of continuing education to be required of each optometrist seeking renewal of a license; and

(8) Administer oaths and take testimony pursuant to §§ 1-26-19.1 and 1-26-19.2.