{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-36-34-26","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 36-34-26","heading":"Allegations--Burden of proof.","body":"In the prosecution of any person for violation of this chapter, it is not necessary to allege or prove lack of valid recognition, certification, or licensure. Proof of recognition, certification, or licensure is a matter of defense to be established by the defendant.","path":["TITLE 36. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","CHAPTER 36-34. ADDICTION AND PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/36-34-26","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"8bf3fbd2cf198d0f40ff67248584cce90b1967f8e9bad63a613c6d823c475521","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-36-34-25","next":"us-sd/sdcl-36-34-27"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}