S.D. Codified Laws § 36-32-58 : — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONSProfessional Counselors —32-58 - Unlicensed practice-Violation as misdemeanor TEXT PDF It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to engage or attempt to engage in the practice of professional counseling, without a license, unless exempted under the provisions of this chapter. SDCL 36-32-58 SL 2020, ch 165, §12. Added by S.L. 2020, ch. 165,s. 12, eff. 7/1/2020.