Any person licensed under this chapter, entering the United States armed forces and whose registration under § 36-21A-61 lapses during his service, may be reinstated to his license, without examination, upon his separation from the armed forces other than by dishonorable discharge. The application for reinstatement shall be made within six months of the separation and shall be accompanied by a copy of a discharge or papers of separation. Continuing education hours that accrue during the time that a licensee was in the armed forces may be waived. The commission may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to provide for certification of eligibility, waiver of continuing education and administration.
SDCL 36-21A-67