South Dakota Physician CE audits & penalties

What happens if a physician (md/do) misses CE requirements in South Dakota, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Failure to renew on or before March 1 of odd-numbered years constitutes forfeiture of the license (SDCL 36-4-24.2). A forfeited license may be reinstated only at the board's discretion, upon payment of the $400 reinstatement fee.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: South Dakota Legislature (2018 Session Law ch. 227)

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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