36-2-3. Use of word "doctor" as evidence of practice--Basic science certificate required.
If any person appends to his name the word "doctor" or any contraction thereof, any other word, abbreviation, or designation indicating that he is qualified to make diagnosis or treatment, such shall constitute prima facie evidence that such person is holding himself out as qualified to engage in such diagnosis or treatment.
Source: SL 1953, ch 130, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §27.0318; SL 1986, ch 27, §39.