South Dakota License Law

A South Dakota real estate license applicant who has been convicted of a crime involving dishonesty or breach of trust may:

ANever obtain a license
BBe denied a license at the SDREC's discretion✓ Correct
CObtain a license after a mandatory 10-year waiting period
DObtain a license only for commercial real estate transactions

Explanation

The SDREC has discretion to deny licensure based on criminal history, particularly crimes involving dishonesty. Each application is evaluated individually based on the nature and recency of the conviction.

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