What business structure does a med spa need in South Dakota?
Ownership · part of The Practice Perimeter
All of the officers, directors, and shareholders of a corporation subject to this chapter shall at all times be persons licensed pursuant to the Medical Practice Act. No person who is not so licensed shall have any part in the ownership or control of such corporation, nor may any proxy to vote any shares of such corporation be given to a person who is not so licensed.
S.D. Codified Laws §47-11-3 · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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In any corporation formed under this chapter one or more persons may act as the sole stockholders, directors, or officers of such corporation. Persons licensed pursuant to the Medical Practice Act and corporations formed under chapter 47-11, or any combination thereof, may form a limited liability company to own, operate, and maintain an establishment for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of human ailments and injuries, whether physical or mental.
S.D. Codified Laws §47-11-1 · verified Sep 3, 2026
The term, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, as used in this chapter includes: Splitting fees or giving to any person furnishing a patient any portion of the fees received from the patient or paying or giving to any person consideration of any kind for furnishing a patient.
S.D. Codified Laws §36-4-30(10) (Acts considered unprofessional conduct — splitting fees) · verified Sep 7, 2026
The term, unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, as used in this chapter includes: Employing what is known as cappers or steerers.
S.D. Codified Laws §36-4-30(2) (Acts considered unprofessional conduct — cappers or steerers) · verified Sep 7, 2026
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