An Act to clarify the Plumbing Commission's rulemaking authority to set standards for plumbing and plumbing systems.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That § 36-25-15 be AMENDED:

36-25-15. The commission shall promulgate rules, in compliance accordance with chapter 1-26, to adopt and publish minimum standards relative to for the design, construction, installation, improvement, extension, and alteration of materials, piping, venting, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in relation to plumbing and plumbing systems. All plumbing and plumbing systems shall must be designed, constructed, installed, improved, extended, and altered in substantial accord with the requirements of the 2015 with the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as in effect January 1, 2015, (January 1, 2024) and such amendments or revision as adopted by rule by the commission, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to protect the health, life, safety, and welfare of persons and property in this state.

Section 2. This Act is effective beginning January 1, 2026.