Section 36-2A-1 - Definitions. - South Dakota Statutes

36-2A-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Diversion program," a rehabilitative program designed and administered by program personnel which is available to participating health-related licensing boards in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, other sanctions which a health-related board may impose upon its licensees pursuant to disciplinary actions within its jurisdiction;
(2) "Impaired," the condition of a person whose health-related professional practice has been affected by the use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs and whose practice could endanger the health or safety of those persons entrusted to the affected professional's care;
(3) "Participating board," a health-related licensing board listed in Title 36 which agrees with other health-related licensing boards to the joint conduct of a diversion program;
(4) "Program personnel," persons employed by the diversion program service committee under contract to provide services for the diversion program.

Source: SL 1996, ch 227, § 1.