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SC Code § 40-30-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30 - Massage/bodywork Practice Act|Section 40-30-300. Privileged communications.

 (A) Every communication, whether oral or written, made by or on behalf of an individual, to the director or the panel, whether by way of complaint or testimony, is privileged, and no action or proceeding, civil or criminal, may be brought against the individual, by or on whose behalf the communication is made, except upon proof that the communication was made with malice.  (B) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit the respondent or his or her legal counsel from exercising the respondent's constitutional right of due process under the law, including, but not limited to, the respondent's right to have normal access to the charges and evidence filed against him or her.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 387, Section 1; 2013 Act No. 41, Section 7, eff June 7, 2013.  Effect of Amendment  The 2013 amendment, in subsection (A), deleted "disciplinary" before "panel"; in subsection (B), substituted " including, but not limited to, the respondent's right to have normal access to the charges and evidence filed against him or her" for "nor as prohibiting the respondent from normal access to the charges and evidence filed against him as part of due process under the law"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 40-30-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30 - Massage/bodywork Practice Act|Section 40-30-310. Violation of chapter; civil penalties.

 (A) It is unlawful for an individual to:  (1) hold himself or herself out as a massage/bodywork therapist unless licensed pursuant to this chapter;  (2) allow an employed individual to practice massage/bodywork unless licensed pursuant to this chapter;  (3) present as his or her own the license of another;  (4) allow the use of his or her license by an unlicensed individual;  (5) give false or forged evidence to the department in obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter;  (6) falsely impersonate another license holder;  (7) use or attempt to use a license that has been revoked;  (8) otherwise violate a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter.  (B) The department may institute civil action in the circuit court, in the name of the State, for injunctive relief against an individual violating a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter or an order of the department or the panel. For each violation, the court may impose a fine of no more than one thousand dollars.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 387, Section 1; 2013 Act No. 41, Section 7, eff June 7, 2013.  Effect of Amendment  The 2013 amendment, in subsection (A)(6), deleted from the end "of like or different name"; added at the end of subsection (A)(8) "or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter"; in subsection (B), deleted "disciplinary" before "panel"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 40-30-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 30 - Massage/bodywork Practice Act|Section 40-30-320. Instruction of massage/bodywork.

 Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent the teaching of massage/bodywork in this State at an approved massage/bodywork school.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 387, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-31-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31 - Naturopathy|Section 40-31-10. Practice unlawful.

 It shall be unlawful for any person whether heretofore licensed or not under the laws of this or any other State to practice naturopathy in this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-901; 1956 (49) 1624.
SC Code § 40-31-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 31 - Naturopathy|Section 40-31-20. Penalties.

 Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined not exceeding five hundred dollars or be imprisoned for a period of not exceeding one year, or both, in the discretion of the court.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-902; 1956 (49) 1624.
SC Code § 40-33-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-5. Application of Chapter 1, Article 1; conflicts.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40 applies to the profession of nursing. However, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-25 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-25. Criminal records checks; dishonored check as evidence of act of moral turpitude.

 (A) In addition to other requirements established by law and for the purpose of determining an applicant's eligibility for licensure to practice nursing, the department may require a state criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and a national criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results of these criminal records checks must be reported to the department. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is authorized to retain the fingerprints for certification purposes and for notification of the department regarding criminal charges. Costs of conducting a criminal history background check must be borne by the applicant. The department shall keep information received pursuant to this section confidential, except that information relied upon in denying licensure may be disclosed as may be necessary to support the administrative action.  (B) In an investigation or disciplinary proceeding concerning a licensee, the department may require a state criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and a national criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results of these criminal records checks must be reported to the department. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is authorized to retain the fingerprints for certification purposes and for notification of the department regarding criminal charges. Costs of conducting a criminal history background check must be borne by the department and may be recovered as administrative costs associated with an investigation or hearing pursuant to this chapter unless ordered by the board as a cost in a disciplinary proceeding. The department shall keep information received pursuant to this section confidential, except that information relied upon in an administrative action may be disclosed as may be necessary to support the administrative action.  (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section or any other provision of law, the dismissal of a prosecution of a fraudulent intent in drawing a dishonored check case by reason of want of prosecution or proof of payment of restitution and administrative costs must not be used as evidence of an act of moral turpitude for disciplinary purposes or for the purposes of disqualifying a person seeking licensure or renewal of licensure pursuant to this chapter.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 345, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-33 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-33. Inactive status of certain licenses.

 (A) When a licensed practical nurse becomes licensed as a registered nurse, the person's LPN license must be placed on inactive status.  (B) When a registered nurse becomes licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse, the person's RN license must be placed on inactive status. However, an APRN is authorized to practice as a RN while the person's APRN license is in good standing, unless otherwise specifically authorized by the board.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-35 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-35. Licensing of applicant authorized to practice in other states.

 An applicant for a license who currently holds or has held an authorization to practice nursing in another state or jurisdiction in this country or territory or dependency of the United States may be licensed by the board by endorsement, without examination, if the applicant:  (1) submits a completed application on a form provided by the board;  (2) submits one 2" × 2" photograph signed and dated;  (3) submits the appropriate application fee;  (4) submits satisfactory proof of identity and age demonstrating that the applicant is eighteen years of age or older;  (5) submits a copy of the applicant's social security card or permanent resident card; a resident alien who does not have a social security number must have an alien identification number;  (6) has not committed any acts that are grounds for disciplinary action;  (7) has completed all requirements for graduation from a nursing education program approved by the state or jurisdiction in this country or territory or dependency of the United States in which the program is located, as evidenced by a graduation transcript or other proof of education satisfactorily demonstrating graduation as determined by the board. The applicant's education must be equivalent to that required in this State at the time of the applicant's initial licensure in the other jurisdiction. An applicant shall comply with these educational requirements for basic RN licensure and satisfy the requirements of Section 40-33-34 to practice as an APRN;  (8) submits verification of current or prior authorization to practice as a nurse in another state or jurisdiction or territory or dependency of the United States and that a license:  (a) has been issued on the basis of passing the State Board Test Pool Examination before 1983 or the appropriate National Council Licensure Examination;  (b) was not issued on the basis of passing the State Board Test Pool Examination before 1983 or the appropriate National Council Licensure Examination, in which case the applicant shall demonstrate not fewer than three years of successful practice as a licensed nurse in another state or jurisdiction in this country without disciplinary action that resulted in restriction of practice, including probation;  (9) evidence of continued competency as provided in this chapter; and  (10) whose native language is not English, submits evidence of passing the Test of English as First Language (TOEFL), Test of Written English (TWE), and Test of Spoken English (TSE) offered by the TOEFL/TSE Services or another service approved by the board.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 194, Section 3.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1935 (39) 173; 1942 Code Section 5228; 1947 (45) 579; 1952 Code Section 56-986; 1959 (51) 307; 1962 Code Section 56-986; 1969 (56) 263; 1987 Act No. 114, Section 9; 1976 Code Section 40-33-560.
SC Code § 40-33-37 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-37. Volunteer licenses.

 (A) The board may issue a volunteer license without a fee to a retired nurse, upon written application, to donate nursing services through one specific charitable organization approved by the board if the nurse:  (1) has been granted inactive status and has practiced not less than twenty-five years or until age sixty-five after a minimum of fifteen years of practice;  (2) submits evidence of completing not less than twenty-five hours of initial training with the charitable organization; and  (3) has been on the official inactive status list for not more than ten years.  (B) A volunteer license is not transferable and authorizes the retired nurse to provide nursing services to others without remuneration of any kind. A separate application must be filed and a separate license must be issued for every charitable organization to which the retired nurse wishes to donate nursing services.  (C) A volunteer license may be renewed annually, except as otherwise provided in Section 40-1-50, upon application and satisfactory demonstration of continued competency or not less than twenty-five hours of service or additional training per year with the same charitable organization. A volunteer license may be renewed if the license has been renewed without interruption with the same charitable organization and all other qualifications have been met.  (D) The board may promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-38 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-38. Renewal of licenses.

 (A) A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be renewed biennially or as otherwise provided by the board in regulation. A licensee who has not demonstrated continuing nursing competence, as required by this chapter, is not eligible for renewal or issuance of an active license.  (B) A licensee shall complete the renewal form and submit it to the board with the renewal fee. Upon receipt of the application and the fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application and renew the license for the applicable period. If a licensee fails to timely renew his or her license, the license is deemed lapsed at the close of the renewal period, and the licensee may not practice nursing in this State until the licensee is reinstated to practice. The board may reinstate the licensee on payment of a reinstatement fee, the current renewal fee, and demonstration of continued competency satisfactory to the board. The board may deny reinstatement based on evidence of misconduct.  (C) A licensee shall notify the board in writing within fifteen business days of any change of address.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-39 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-39. Identification badges.

 A licensed nurse must clearly identify himself or herself as officially licensed by the board. A licensed nurse shall wear a clearly legible identification badge or other adornment at least one inch by three inches in size bearing the nurse's first or last name, or both, and title as officially licensed.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 345, Section 2.
SC Code § 40-33-41 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-41. Request for inactive status.

 Upon request on a form provided by the board and payment of the applicable fee, the board shall place a person on the official inactive status if the person is currently licensed under this chapter and does not meet the minimum continued competency requirement for renewal or wishes to retire from practice temporarily. While on inactive status the person is not subject to the payment of any renewal fees and must not practice nursing in this State. To apply for reinstatement, the person shall submit an application, pay a reinstatement fee for the current period, and demonstrate continued competency as defined in regulation. The board may deny reinstatement based on evidence of unlawful acts, incompetence, unprofessional conduct, or other misconduct.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-42 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-42. Delegation of tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel.

 (A) An advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse is responsible for the delegation and supervision of nursing tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. Tasks that may be assigned to unlicensed assistive personnel must be stated in the employers' policies, and the employer shall verify the training of this personnel and their competencies to perform the tasks.  (B) Tasks which may be delegated and performed under supervision may include, but are not limited to:  (1) meeting patients' needs for personal hygiene;  (2) meeting patients' needs relating to nutrition;  (3) meeting patients' needs relating to ambulation;  (4) meeting patients' needs relating to elimination;  (5) taking vital signs;  (6) maintaining asepsis;  (7) observing, recording, and reporting any of the tasks enumerated in the subsection.  (C) Subject to the rights of licensed physicians and dentists under state law, the administration of medications is the responsibility of a licensed nurse as prescribed by the licensed physician, dentist, other authorized licensed provider or as authorized in an approved written protocol or guidelines. Unlicensed assistive personnel must not administer medications, except as otherwise provided by law.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-43 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-43. Provision of medications in community residential facilities and correctional facilities by selected unlicensed persons.

 In community residential care facilities and correctional facilities, the provision of medications may be performed by selected unlicensed persons with documented medication training and skill competency evaluation. The provision of medications by selected unlicensed persons is limited to oral and topical medications, and regularly scheduled insulin, and prescribed anaphylactic treatments under established medical protocol and does not include sliding scale insulin or other injectable medications. Licensed nurses may train and supervise selected unlicensed persons to provide medications and, after reviewing their competency evaluations, may approve selected unlicensed persons for the provision of medications.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1; 2021 Act No. 19 (S.454), Section 1, eff April 22, 2021.  Effect of Amendment  2021 Act No. 19, Section 1, in the first sentence, inserted "and correctional facilities" following "In community residential care facilities".
SC Code § 40-33-44 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-44. Exceptions to supervision requirements for licensed practical nurses.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, requiring the practice of practical nursing to be performed under the direction of an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist, a licensed practical nurse may provide nursing care authorized for licensed practical nurses under this chapter without the on-site supervision of an advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, licensed physician, or licensed dentist in:  (1) home or residential settings, if a registered nurse has approved the plan of care;  (2) public schools and in institutions and facilities of the Department of Juvenile Justice and Department of Corrections, if the licensed practical nurse follows the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the employing entity and if a registered nurse is available on call by telecommunications.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-50. Administrative support of board activities; establishment of fees.

 (A) The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall provide all administrative, fiscal, investigative, inspectional, clerical, secretarial, and license renewal operations and activities of the board in accordance with Section 40-1-50.  (B) Initial fees must be established by the board in regulation and shall serve as the basis for necessary adjustments in accordance with Section 40-1-50(D) to ensure that they are sufficient, but not excessive, to cover expenses, including the total of the direct and indirect costs to the State for the operations of the board.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-70. Code of ethics.

 Nurses shall conduct themselves in accordance with the code of ethics adopted by the board in regulation.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-80. Investigation of complaints and violations.

 The department shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided in Section 40-1-80.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-90. Administration of oaths.

 In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Section 40-1-90, the presiding officer of the board may administer oaths when taking of testimony upon any and all matters pertaining to the business or duties of the board.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1935 (39) 173; 1942 Code Section 5226; 1947 (45) 579; 1952 Code Section 56-968; 1962 Code Section 56-968; 1976 Code Section 40-33-280.
SC Code § 40-33-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-100. Issuance of restraining orders and cease and desist orders.

 Restraining orders and cease and desist orders may be issued in accordance with Section 40-1-100.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-111 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-111. Reporting misconduct; review of findings of board.

 (A) An employer, including an agency, or supervisor of nurses, shall report any instances of the misconduct or the incapacities described in Section 40-33-110 to the State Board of Nursing not more than fifteen business days, excepting Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, from the discovery of the misconduct or incapacity. A nurse supervisor who fails to timely report the misconduct or incapacity may be subject to disciplinary action and civil sanctions as provided for in Section 40-33-120. An employer who is not licensed by the board and who fails to timely report the misconduct or incapacity shall pay a civil penalty of one thousand dollars per violation upon notice of the board.  (B) The findings of the board, including the amount of the fine, are final unless within thirty days after receipt of their notice the employer submits a request in writing to the board for a review of the findings or the amount of the fine. If a request for review is made to the board, a final determination must be made after an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-33-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 33 - Nurses|Section 40-33-115. Jurisdiction of the board.

 The board has jurisdiction over the acts and omissions of current and former licensees as provided in Section 40-1-115.  HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, Section 1.