S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-120 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 47 / Article 1 / Section 40-47-120
SECTION 40-47-120. Sanctions; relinquishment of authorization to practice; issuance and notice of final orders.
Status: in_force

(A) Upon determination by the board that one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action exists, the board may cancel, fine, suspend, revoke, issue a public reprimand or a private reprimand, or restrict, including probation or other reasonable action, such as requiring additional education or training or limitation on practice, the authorization to practice of a person who has engaged in misconduct. (B) Upon ordering suspension, an action may be stayed upon terms and conditions as the board considers appropriate including, but not limited to, probation, payment of a fine, or other reasonable action, such as requiring additional education and training or limitation on practice. (C) The board may require the licensee to pay a fine of up to twenty-five thousand dollars and the costs of the disciplinary action. Fines are payable immediately upon the effective date of discipline unless otherwise provided by the board. Interest accrues after fines are due at the maximum rate allowed by law. No licensee against whom a fine is levied is eligible for reinstatement until the fine has been paid in full. Fines must be deposited in a special fund established for the department to defray the administrative costs associated with investigations and hearings pursuant to this chapter. (D) A person whose authorization to practice has been permanently revoked never may be readmitted to practice in this State. A person whose authorization to practice has been revoked shall surrender within fifteen days after the effective date of the revocation the wall certificate and wallet card to the board administrator. The wall certificate and wallet card must be destroyed by the board administrator. (E) A licensee may relinquish an authorization to practice instead of further disciplinary proceedings, subject to acceptance by the board chairman as being in the public interest. This action must be taken in writing on a form approved by the board. This action is irrevocable by the licensee upon signature by the licensee. Relinquishment must be given the same effect as a revocation of an authorization to practice and must be considered a public action under the Freedom of Information Act. (F) Final orders of the board in a disciplinary proceeding must be issued upon approval of the board. Final orders must be kept on file in the board's office and must be distributed as public orders of the board, except those designated as private reprimands or dismissals. Final orders, except those designated as private reprimands or dismissals, must be filed promptly with the Federation of State Boards of Medical Examiners and other national databases as required by law. A final order of the board, including those designated as private reprimands or dismissals, must be provided to the respondent. (G) The fact of restriction of a licensee's right to practice and subsequent related action is public information under the Freedom of Information Act. Orders to cease and desist issued against unlicensed persons are public information under the Freedom of Information Act. (H) If a person's license is suspended, reissued, or reinstated by the board for any reason, the board shall report that action to the licensee's last known employer and, if applicable, to any place where the person has been granted privileges to practice. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1983 Act No. 136, SECTION 2; 1976 Code SECTION 40-47-201.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-26-20 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 26 / Section 40-26-20
SECTION 40-26-20. Commercial inspectors must be licensed, registered, or certified; licenses for groups prohibited.
Status: in_force

(A) No person may engage in or transact any commercial inspection business, or hold himself out to the public as a commercial inspector, or offer to engage in or transact any commercial inspection business in this State, unless the person is licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title or is licensed as a general contractor pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title or is licensed or registered as a professional engineer pursuant to Chapter 22 of this title. (B) A person engaged in the business of performing commercial inspections on the date this chapter becomes effective who is not, on that date, qualified under the terms of this chapter to perform commercial inspections is allowed ninety days from such effective date to comply with the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of qualifying to perform commercial inspections. (C) No license shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter to a partnership, association, corporation, firm, or group. However, nothing in this chapter precludes a person licensed pursuant to Chapter 3 of this title or licensed as a general contractor pursuant to Chapter 11 of this title or licensed or registered as a professional engineer pursuant to Chapter 22 of this title from performing commercial inspections for or on behalf of a partnership, association, corporation, firm, or group or from entering into contracts or enforcing contracts as a partnership, association, corporation, firm, or group.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-35-260 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 35 / Section 40-35-260
SECTION 40-35-260. Severability.
Status: in_force

In the event that any provision of this chapter is declared unconstitutional or invalid or that the application of any provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the applicability of the provision to other persons and circumstances and the constitutionality or validity of every other provision of this chapter is not affected. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1997 Act No. 66, SECTION 1.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-36-30 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 36 / Article 1 / Section 40-36-30
SECTION 40-36-30. Required licenses; practice while license suspended or revoked; penalty.
Status: in_force

No person may practice occupational therapy or may practice as an occupational therapy assistant without a license issued in accordance with this chapter. A person whose license has been suspended or revoked, who uses in connection with his name the words or letters "Occupational Therapist", "Licensed Occupational Therapist", "Occupational Therapist Registered", "Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed", "O.T.", "L.O.T.", "O.T.R.", "O.T.R./L.", or "Occupational Therapy Assistant", "Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant", "Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/Licensed", "O.T.A.", "L.O.T.A.", "C.O.T.A.", "C.O.T.A./L.", or any other letters, words, or insignia indicating that he is an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or who in any way, orally or in writing or in print or by sign directly or by implication, represents himself as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant is deemed to be practicing occupational therapy or practicing as an occupational therapy assistant without being registered by the board and is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction for each offense, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars or more than five hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not less than thirty days or more than ninety days, or both. Each day's violation constitutes a separate offense.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-560 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 47 / Article 5 / Section 40-47-560
SECTION 40-47-560. Committee meetings; election of officers; recommendation, review, and approval of regulations.
Status: in_force

The committee shall meet at least twice each year and at other times as its regulations provide. The quorum for meetings consists of five members with no more than three of these being respiratory care practitioners. At its initial meeting the committee shall elect from its membership a chairman, vice-chairman, and a secretary to serve for one-year terms. The committee may recommend regulations regarding respiratory care necessary to perform its duties which must be reviewed and approved by the board prior to adoption.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-115 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Article 1 / Section 40-45-115
SECTION 40-45-115. Jurisdiction of the board.
Status: in_force

The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided in Section 40-1-115.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-36-300 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 36 / Article 1 / Section 40-36-300
SECTION 40-36-300. Responsibilities and duties of occupational therapy assistants and aides; restrictions.
Status: in_force

(A) An occupational therapy assistant only shall assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and shall: (1) only accept those duties and responsibilities for which the assistant has been specifically trained and is qualified to perform; (2) consult with the supervising occupational therapist every seven treatments or thirty days, whichever is first, for each client; (3) inform the occupational therapist of any changes in a client that may require reevaluation or change in treatment; (4) contribute to a client evaluation by gathering data, administering structured tests, and reporting observations but may not evaluate a client independently or initiate treatment before a licensed occupational therapist's evaluation. (B) An occupational therapy aide may perform duties associated with nontreatment aspects of occupational therapy including, but not limited to, transporting clients, preparing treatment areas, attending to the personal needs of clients during treatment sessions, and clerical or housekeeping activities under the direct on-site supervision of a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant. When performing these duties, the occupational therapy aide must be clearly identified by using "O.T./Aide" or another designation approved by the board; (C) An occupational therapy aide may not: (1) perform an activity or task which requires licensure under this chapter; (2) perform an activity or task which requires the exercise of the professional judgment of an occupational therapist; or (3) develop or model client treatment plans or discharge plans. (D) An occupational therapy student may perform duties or functions commensurate with the student's training and experience under the direct on-site supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-53-90 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 53 / Section 40-53-90
SECTION 40-53-90. Application for license.
Status: in_force

Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Division in writing under oath on forms prescribed by the Division and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. Any such application shall require such information as in the judgment of the Division will enable it to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-116 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 47 / Article 1 / Section 40-47-116
SECTION 40-47-116. Initial complaint; informal conference; approval of agreement.
Status: in_force

(A) An initial complaint may be made by any person or the administrator of the board or director of the department based upon information considered reliable. The initial complaint must be dated, signed by the person making the complaint or the administrator or director when appropriate, and must identify the subject of the complaint and contain a brief summary of the nature of the complaint. Initial complaints must be filed with the director, or his designee, who may cause an investigation to be made into the allegation of professional misconduct. If the initial complaint on its face does not demonstrate an allegation of misconduct pursuant to this chapter, an investigation may not ensue. If the initial complaint does not demonstrate an allegation of misconduct pursuant to this chapter after investigation, the initial complaint may be dismissed. The department shall notify in writing the person initially complaining of the reason for dismissing the initial complaint. Except as provided in Section 40-47-190, the identity of the person making the initial complaint must remain privileged and confidential and must not be disclosed for use in any administrative or judicial proceeding of any kind. If a formal complaint is authorized, the identity of the initial complainant must continue to remain privileged and confidential, and must not be disclosed during the conduct of formal proceedings, upon administrative or judicial review, or at any time after that for use in any administrative or judicial proceeding of any kind, unless the initial complainant testifies as a witness in the formal proceedings. (B) Before authorization of a formal complaint, the department shall provide an opportunity for the respondent to have an informal conference concerning the alleged misconduct with representatives of the department, including a physician designated by the board. The respondent may be represented by counsel at the conference, and the department shall so inform the respondent. Communications during the informal conference must be confidential. The parties shall maintain the confidentiality of the informal conference and shall not rely on, or introduce as evidence in any proceedings, any oral or written communications having occurred during the informal conference, unless such communications are obtained by means other than the informal conference. An agreement reached by the respondent and department must be documented in writing and signed by the respondent and the department and may provide for formal or informal disposition of the allegations, with or without admitting and denying misconduct. An agreement is not final until it has been submitted to and approved by the board. An agreement marked private must be placed in the respondent's file within the department and maintained as confidential pursuant to Section 40-47-190(F).
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-67-115 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 67 / Article 1 / Section 40-67-115
SECTION 40-67-115. Jurisdiction of the board.
Status: in_force

The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-37-420 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 37 / Section 40-37-420
SECTION 40-37-420. Existing licensees; transition; time frame for fulfilling licensing requirements of chapter.
Status: in_force

(A) An optometrist licensed for basic practice of optometry as of July 1, 2005, may continue to practice under the conditions provided for in this section, and regulations promulgated under this chapter, as of July 1, 2005, until September 30, 2008. A basic certified optometrist may: (1) employ any means, other than the use of drugs, for the measurement of the powers of vision or the adaptation of lenses for the aid of vision; (2) in the sale of spectacles, eyeglasses, or lenses, use lenses in the testing of the eye therefor other than lenses actually sold; (3) examine the human eye by the employment of any subjective or objective physical means, without the use of drugs, to ascertain the presence of defects or abnormal conditions for the purpose of relieving them by the use of lenses, prisms, or other physical or mechanical means; (4) practice orthoptics or prescribe or fit contact lenses; (B)(1) An optometrist licensed for diagnostic practice of optometry as of July 1, 2005, may continue to practice under the conditions provided for in this section, and regulations promulgated under this chapter, as of July 1, 2005, until September 30, 2008, if the optometrist has: (a) complied with the educational requirements promulgated by the board; and (b) passed a pharmaceutical agent examination which must be approved by the board. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a diagnostically certified optometrist may purchase, possess, and administer pharmaceutical agents including pharmaceutical agents for topical application, other than controlled substances as defined in Section 44-53-110, for diagnostic purposes in the practice of optometry. For the purposes of this subsection, "pharmaceutical agent" means: anesthetics, mydriatics, cycloplegics, miotics, dyes, and over-the-counter drugs. Miotics may be used only pursuant to the following restrictions: (a) miotics may not be used for treatment purposes; (b) miotics may be used only for emergency purposes involving the buildup of pressure within the eyeball and immediately upon this emergency use, the optometrist shall refer the patient to an ophthalmologist and file with the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry a written report of the incident in the manner prescribed by the board by regulation; and the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry shall ensure that the quality and quantity of miotics possessed by a diagnostically certified optometrist is consistent with the use of miotics only for emergency purposes involving the buildup of pressure within the eyeball. (C) After September 30, 2008, no person may practice as an optometrist in this State if the person has not met all requirements of this chapter in effect at that time and as may be amended in the future. A basic and diagnostically licensed optometrist who wishes to be recertified after September 30, 2008, shall conform to the licensing requirements for a therapeutically-certified optometrist as provided for in regulation. (D) A licensee under this chapter must indicate his or her category of licensure following his or her name or signature on all professional documents.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-100 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 10 / Section 40-10-100
SECTION 40-10-100. Cease and desist orders; administrative penalties; appeals.
Status: in_force

(A) The department may refer any reports of violations of this chapter, Chapter 1, or regulations promulgated under this chapter directly to the board or may issue administrative citations and cease and desist orders in person or by certified mail and may assess administrative penalties against an entity or individual, including unlicensed contractors, for these violations, as specified by the board. (B) Separate citations may be issued and separate administrative penalties may be assessed for each violation; however, no more than two thousand five hundred dollars in administrative penalties may be assessed against an entity or an individual per day. (C) Administrative penalties authorized under this section are separate from and in addition to all other remedies, either civil or criminal. (D)(1) An administrative penalty assessed pursuant to this section may not exceed five hundred dollars for a first offense. (2) A citation issued for a second offense in a five-year period must be referred to the board for action in accordance with Section 40-10-110. (E) An entity or individual assessed an administrative penalty may appeal to the board within fifteen days of receipt of the citation. If an appeal is filed, the department shall schedule a hearing before the board, which shall make a determination in the matter. If no appeal is filed, the citation is deemed a final order and the administrative penalties must be paid within 30 days of receipt of the citation.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-61-50 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 61 / Section 40-61-50
SECTION 40-61-50. Remission of revenues; assessment of fees; annual report.
Status: in_force

All revenues and income from certificates, examination fees, other fees, sale of commodities, and services and income derived from any board source or activity must be remitted to the State Treasurer as collected, when practicable, and credited to the general fund of the State. All assessments fees, or certificates must be levied in an amount sufficient to at least equal the amount appropriated in the annual general appropriation act for the board plus any additional funds allocated by the Department of Administration for implementation of the state's personnel compensation plan. The annual report required by Act 165 of 1979 must be made by the board in accordance with the provisions of that act. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, SECTION 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-60-210 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 60 / Article 1 / Section 40-60-210
SECTION 40-60-210. Injunctive relief; fine.
Status: in_force

The department, in addition to instituting a criminal proceeding, may institute a civil action through the Administrative Law Court, in the name of the State, for injunctive relief against a person or entity violating this chapter, a regulation promulgated under this chapter, or an order of the board. For each violation the administrative law judge may impose a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars. Editor's Note Prior Laws:2000 Act No. 335, SECTION 1; 1976 Code SECTION 40-60-220.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-1-70 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 40-1-70
SECTION 40-1-70. Powers and duties of boards.
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of regulatory boards include, but are not limited to: (1) determining the eligibility of applicants for examination and licensure; (2) examining applicants for licensure including, but not limited to: (a) prescribing the subjects, character, and manner of licensing examinations; (b) preparing, administering, and grading the examination or assisting in the selection of a contractor for the preparation, administration, or grading of the examination; (3) establishing criteria for issuing, renewing, and reactivating the authorizations to practice of qualified applicants, including the issuance of active or permanent, temporary, limited, and inactive licenses, or other categories as may be created; (4) adopting a code of professional ethics appropriate to the profession or occupation which it licenses or regulates; (5) evaluating and approving continuing education course hours and programs; (6) conducting hearings on alleged violations of this article and regulations promulgated under this article; (7) resolving consumer complaints, where appropriate and possible; (8) disciplining persons licensed under this article in a manner provided for in this article; (9) promulgating regulations which have been submitted to the director, at least thirty days in advance of filing with Legislative Council as required by Section 1-23-30; (10) filing claims against any surety bond on a form approved by a board and in accordance with procedures established by the board in regulation. Effect of Amendment 2018 Act No. 197, SECTION 2, added (10), providing for the inclusion of filing claims against any surety bonds on board-approved forms.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-15-105 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 40-15-105
SECTION 40-15-105. Administration of certain anesthetic by dental hygienist or dental assistant.
Status: in_force

Upon certification, as provided by the board in regulation, and when under direct supervision of a licensed dentist, a dental hygienist or an expanded duty dental assistant is authorized to monitor nitrous oxide inhalation conscious sedation (dental analgesia).
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-63-30 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 63 / Article 1 / Section 40-63-30
SECTION 40-63-30. License as prerequisite to practice or offer to practice; providing social work services through telephone or electronic means.
Status: in_force

(A) No individual shall offer social work services or use the designation "Social Worker", "Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker", "Licensed Masters Social Worker", "Licensed Independent Social Worker—Clinical Practice", "Licensed Independent Social Worker—Advanced Practice", or the initials "LBSW", "LMSW", or "LISW" or any other designation indicating licensure status or hold themselves out as practicing social work or as a Baccalaureate Social Worker, Masters Social Worker, or Independent Social Worker unless licensed in accordance with this chapter. (B) A person providing social work services to a client in this State, through telephonic, electronic, or other means, regardless of the location of the social worker, who is not licensed or registered by this State, is practicing without a license. A social worker licensed by this State may provide services through these means to a client in this State within their appropriate scope of practice. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1600; 1968 (55) 2800; 1982 Act No. 453, SECTION 3; 1988 Act No. 568, SECTION 1; 1976 Code SECTION 40-63-50. Effect of Amendment 2022 Act No. 155, SECTION 1, in (B), in the first sentence, substituted "licensed or registered by this State" for "licensed in this State", and added the second sentence.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-80-40 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 80 / Section 40-80-40
SECTION 40-80-40. Background and registration requirements; federal employees excepted; firefighters serving more than one department; reinstatement.
Status: in_force

(A) No person may be allowed to perform firefighting duties with a public fire department, organization, or employer of a county, municipality, special purpose district, or other political subdivision in this State on or after July 1, 2001, without first undergoing a criminal background check as required by Section 40-80-20 and being recommended for registration pursuant to Section 40-80-50. (B) A firefighter employed by the United States Government and working in the course and scope of his official duties as a federal employee is not required to be registered under this chapter. (C) A firefighter who works for or serves more than one fire department must be registered by each fire department. (D) A firefighter previously registered with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, but not actively engaged with a fire department or as a firefighter for a period of six months, must apply for registration and must submit a criminal records check as required by Section 40-80-20. Firefighters that are being reinstated to their last registered department within a period of not more than three years are exempted from the provisions contained in this section. Effect of Amendment 2025 Act No. 32, SECTION 2, in (C), substituted "each fire department" for "each department".
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-27-130 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 27 / Article 3 / Section 40-27-130
SECTION 40-27-130. Furnishing of list of junk yards to county treasurer.
Status: in_force

The board of assessment and equalization in each such county shall furnish to the county treasurer on or before the first day of March in each year a list of all junk yards required to procure a license under this article and to pay the license fee herein imposed, together with the acreage of the area occupied by each such motor vehicle junk yard.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-22-300 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 22 / Section 40-22-300
SECTION 40-22-300. Promulgation of regulations for practice by firms located in foreign countries.
Status: in_force

The board shall promulgate regulations for the practice of engineering in this State by engineers and engineering firms located in foreign countries. In promulgating these regulations, the board must consider requirements prescribed by this chapter and other requirements as may be reasonably necessary to protect consumers of engineering services provided by cross-border practitioners.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-81-425 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 81 / Section 40-81-425
SECTION 40-81-425. Additional requirements for toughman contest or off the street boxing permits; bonds.
Status: in_force

In addition to the requirements of Section 40-81-420, in order to be issued an event or exhibition permit for a toughman contest or off the street boxing, a promoter currently licensed in this State shall assure that: (1) kicking shall not be permitted in off the street boxing; (2) no boxer shall participate in more than four bouts in the same calendar day or on successive days without specific approval of the duly authorized department representative. The ringside physician must check and record a boxer's blood pressure prior to each fight; (3) no one shall be allowed to be licensed or participate in an off the street boxing tournament if they are now or have ever been licensed in any state or jurisdiction as a professional boxer. The promoter shall provide to the commission the Association of Boxing Commissions' approved registry of fight records on all participants that indicate they are not nor have they ever been licensed in any state or jurisdiction as a professional boxer; (4) each bout shall be limited to three one-minute rounds; (5) weight classes shall be as specified as follows: A. Class I: 130—152 pounds; B. Class II: 153—175 pounds; C. Class III: 176—199 pounds; D. Class IV: Super heavyweight—over 200 pounds. (6) neutral corner men assigned by the promoter and approved in advance by a department representative shall work a particular corner and shall remain in that corner throughout the event; (7) the corner men must use clean towels and clean mouthpieces for each bout; (8) gloves of minimum weight of sixteen ounces, to be provided by the promoter, are required; (9) all equipment must be inspected and approved by the department representative. All contestants must wear approved headgear and a protective athletic cup; (10) no off the street boxing tournament shall be longer than two consecutive twenty-four hour periods; (11) no person who has participated in professional boxing or kickboxing including trainers and sparring partners shall enter an off the street boxing tournament; (12) in lieu of an accident policy and medical insurance policy, the promoter may provide a surety bond to the commission in the amount of ten thousand dollars. Such bond is to guarantee that the promoter pay for medical treatment for injuries received by participants and a payment of ten thousand dollars to the participant's heirs at law in the event of the participant's death. In addition, the promoter must provide to the commission a separate bond that is equal to the aggregate amount of the entire purse of the event and salary of all officials to include the ringside physician.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-43-90 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 43 / Section 40-43-90
SECTION 40-43-90. Permit requirements for applicants; permits not transferrable or assignable.
Status: in_force

(A) To obtain a permit, an applicant shall: (1) submit an application in the form prescribed by the Board of Pharmacy at least forty-five days before the opening date of the facility; (2) pass an inspection conducted by inspectors of the Board of Pharmacy or a pharmacist designee; and (3) pay all required fees. (B) Each facility shall apply individually and obtain a separate permit for each location. (C) A permit issued by the board pursuant to this chapter is not transferable or assignable and expires annually on June thirtieth. (D) A permit renewal application, including the required fee, must be submitted to the board before June first. If not postmarked before June first, a penalty of fifty dollars must be assessed. For permits not renewed by the expiration date, the board may charge an additional ten dollars a day until the permit is reinstated. A permit which has not been renewed before July first is a lapsed permit. A permit holder who allows a site to operate with a lapsed permit is in violation of Section 40-43-83. (E) Upon the occurrence of any of the following, an existing permit is void and a new permit must be applied for: (1) change of ownership: (a) any change of ownership in the case of a sole proprietorship; (b) a gain or loss of a partner in the case of a partnership; (c) a change of ownership of fifty percent or more of stock in the case of a corporation; (2) change of name; or (3) change of location from one city to another.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-1230 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 47 / Article 9 / Section 40-47-1230
SECTION 40-47-1230. Duties of Anesthesiologist's Assistant Committee.
Status: in_force

(A) The committee shall evaluate the qualifications for licensure and make recommendations to the board. (B) The committee: (1) may recommend regulations to the board relating to professional conduct to carry out the provisions of this article including, but not limited to, professional certification and the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice as an anesthesiologist's assistant in this State; (2) shall conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to carry out its functions; (3) shall provide notice of all hearings authorized under this article pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act; (4) shall determine the additional qualifications and make recommendations regarding the issuance of licenses to qualified anesthesiologist's assistants; however, these recommendations may not be less stringent than the requirements for national licensure; (5) shall recommend to the board whether to issue or renew licenses under those conditions prescribed in this article; (6) may recommend requirements to the board for continuing professional education of anesthesiologist's assistants; (7) shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all licensees, including names and last known places of employment and residence. The board shall annually compile and make available a list of anesthesiologist's assistants authorized to practice in this State. An interested person may obtain a copy of this list upon application to the board and payment of an amount sufficient to cover the cost of printing and mailing; (8) shall report annually to the board on duties performed, actions taken, and recommendations; (9) shall hear disciplinary cases and recommend findings of fact, conclusions of law, and sanctions to the board. The board shall conduct a final order hearing at which it shall make a final decision; (10) shall perform such duties and tasks as may be delegated to the committee by the board.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-71-30 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 71 / Section 40-71-30
SECTION 40-71-30. Judicial review of documents claimed to be confidential; penalty against party found to be unreasonably asserting confidentiality.
Status: reserved

When a party asserts a claim of confidentiality over documents pursuant to Section 40-71-20 and the party seeking the documents objects, the documents must be filed under seal with the circuit court having jurisdiction over the pending action and are subject to judicial review by the circuit court judge. If the court determines that any of the documents are not subject to confidentiality pursuant to Section 40-71-20 and are otherwise discoverable, the court shall provide the documents to the requesting party. In the event the court finds that a party acted unreasonably in unsuccessfully asserting the claim of confidentiality, the court shall assess attorney's fees against that party for any fees incurred by the requesting party in obtaining the documents. Editor's Note 2005 Act No. 32, SECTION 7(B), provides as follows: "(B) Upon approval by the Governor, this act takes effect July 1, 2005, for causes of action arising after July 1, 2005, except that as of this act's effective date, the State Treasurer shall relinquish the management of funds in the Patients' Compensation Fund, created pursuant to Section 38-79-420, to the Board of Governors of the fund, and premiums paid on or after this act's effective date must be deposited with the Board of Governors of the fund. The fund must be fully transferred to the Board of Governors, and the State Treasurer may not hold any deposits of the fund as of ninety days after this act's effective date." CHAPTER 73 [Reserved]
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-200 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 45 / Article 1 / Section 40-45-200
SECTION 40-45-200. Violations of chapter; submission of false information to the board; penalty.
Status: in_force

A person who engages in the practice of or offers to engage in the practice of physical therapy in the State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information to the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates any other provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than ninety days, or both. Each violation is a separate offense. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1349.4; 1952 (47) 1967; 1971 (57) 405; 1982 Act No. 413, SECTION 17; 1976 Code SECTION 40-45-210.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-53-60 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 53 / Section 40-53-60
SECTION 40-53-60. License required.
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person, including a city, county or State employee, to administer polygraph or other examinations utilizing instrumentation for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements or to attempt to hold himself out as a polygraph examiner or to refer to himself by any other title which would indicate or which is intended to indicate or calculated to mislead members of the public into believing that he is qualified to apply instrumentation to detect deception or to verify truth of statements without first securing a license as herein provided.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-10 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 40-23-10
SECTION 40-23-10. Environmental Certification Board; creation; membership; terms.
Status: in_force

(A) There is created the South Carolina Environmental Certification Board composed of nine members appointed by the Governor. Of the nine members, one must be a licensed public water treatment operator and one must be a licensed public water distribution system operator; two must be licensed wastewater operators, one of whom must be certified in the physical chemical specialty; one must be a licensed well driller; one must be a member of the public at large; one must be a representative from the Land, Water, and Conservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources; one must be a member of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Environmental Control; and one must be a representative from a technical education or other higher education institution actively involved in operator training. (B) The Water Environment Association of South Carolina may recommend two licensed public wastewater treatment operators, one of whom must be certified in biological specialty and one of whom must be certified in the physical chemical specialty; the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association may recommend one licensed public water treatment operator; the South Carolina Ground Water Association may recommend a licensed well driller; and the South Carolina Rural Water Association may recommend one licensed public water distribution system operator. Any individual, group, or association may nominate qualified individuals to the Governor for his consideration. (C) Members shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The Governor may reject any of the nominees that the Governor finds unacceptable. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Editor's Note Prior Laws: 1962 Code SECTION 56-1544.1; 1966 (54) 2668; 1969 (56) 179; 1972 (57) 2829; 1980 Act No. 340; 1982 Act No. 459, SECTION 2; 1983 Act No. 104, SECTIONS 3, 8; 1988 Act No. 621, SECTION 1; 1989 Act No. 185, SECTION 2; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 896; 1976 Code SECTIONS 40-23-20, 40-23-35.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-2-70 — SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 40-2-70
SECTION 40-2-70. Powers and duties of board.
Status: in_force

(A) In addition to the powers and duties provided in Section 40-1-70, the board may: (1) determine the eligibility of applicants for examination and licensure and may use the assistance of NASBA-provided tools; (2) examine applicants for licensure including, but not limited to: (a) prescribing the subjects, character, and manner of licensing examinations; (b) preparing, administering, and grading the examination or assisting in the selection of a contractor to prepare, administer, or grade the examination; and (c) charging, or authorizing a third party administering the examination to charge, each applicant a fee in an amount adequate to cover examination costs; (3) establish criteria for issuing, renewing, and reactivating authorizations for qualified applicants to practice, including issuing active or permanent, temporary, limited, and inactive licenses or other categories as may be created; (4) adopt a code of professional ethics appropriate to the profession; (5) evaluate and approve continuing professional education course hours and programs; (6) conduct periodic inspections of licensees or firms with notice to the licensee or firm of at least three business days, and if upon inspection a violation is found, a formal complaint shall be filed and the customary procedures for complaints must be followed; (7) conduct hearings on alleged violations of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter; (8) participate in national efforts to regulate the accounting profession; (9) discipline licensees or registrants in a manner provided for in this chapter; (10) project future activity of the program based on historical trends and program requirements, including the cost of licensure and renewal, conducting investigations and proceedings, participating in national efforts to regulate the accounting profession, and providing educational programs for the benefit of the public and licensees and their employees; (11) issue safe harbor language nonlicensees may use in connection with financial statements, transmittals, or financial information which does not purport to be in compliance with the SSARS; (12) promulgate regulations that have been submitted to the director at least thirty days in advance of filing with the Legislative Council as required by Section 1-23-30 including, but not limited to, a schedule of fees for examination, licensure, and regulation; (13) promulgate standards for peer review; and (14) issue non-binding interpretations of statutes and regulations based on a written set of facts and a request from any member of the public, including licensees and the board. (15) review and provide input on proposed legislative changes related to the practice of accounting. (B) All public board orders, interpretations, and policies of this chapter must be made available to the public in an electronic format organized by applicable law or regulation. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 268, SECTION 3, in paragraphs (2)(b) and (12), added "and" at the end; added paragraph (6), relating to periodic inspections; and redesignated the paragraphs accordingly. 2022 Act No. 174, SECTION 1, inserted the (A) designator, in (1), inserted "and may use the assistance of NASBA-provided tools" at the end, in (2)(c), substituted "amount adequate" for "adequate amount", in (5), substituted "professional education" for "education", in (11), substituted "SSARS" for "Statements on Standards or Accounting and Review Services (SSARS)", made nonsubstantive changes in (12) and (13), and inserted (14); and added (B). 2025 Act No. 34, SECTION 11, added (a)(15).