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SC Code § 40-19-270 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19 - Embalmers And Funeral Directors|Section 40-19-270. Permit for funeral establishment; funeral services in private residence, church, or lodge; inspection of premises; residence of funeral director; application for permits; partnership or corporation operating funeral establishment.

 (A) No person shall conduct, maintain, manage, or operate a funeral establishment, crematory, or retail sales outlet unless a permit for each establishment, retail sales outlet, or crematory has been issued by the board and is displayed conspicuously in the funeral establishment crematory, or retail sales outlet.  (B) The board or its inspector or agents may enter the offices or premises of a funeral establishment, funeral home, mortuary, branch funeral home, retail sales outlet, or crematory to inspect the premises or observe the training provided to apprentices. Acceptance of a permit constitutes permission for entry to the premises as provided in this section without legal process.  (C) No permit to operate a funeral establishment or crematory may be issued unless the funeral establishment or crematory has a manager when the establishment or crematory is open for any type of funeral business or activity. The board must be notified within thirty days upon the death, resignation, or incapacity of the manager of a funeral establishment or crematory as provided for in Regulation 57-10(c) and may issue a temporary permit to another manager upon terms and conditions the board considers to be in the best interest of the community in which the establishment or crematory is located.  (D) An application for a funeral establishment, crematory, or retail sales outlet permit must be made on forms furnished by the board and must be filed with the board accompanied by a fee established by the board in regulation. All permits expire on June thirtieth of each odd-numbered year.  (E) When more than one person proposes to engage in the operation of a funeral establishment or crematory as a partnership or a corporation, one of the partners or corporation officers must be a licensed funeral director or the corporation or partnership must employ a full-time manager. No partner or corporate officer shall hold himself out through advertising or otherwise as being a licensee unless the person is licensed in accordance with this chapter.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1; 2002 Act No. 322, Section 7.
SC Code § 40-19-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19 - Embalmers And Funeral Directors|Section 40-19-290. Disclosure of expenses related to services and merchandise; statements regarding legal requirements; disposition of payments received; investigations.

 (A) The personnel of a funeral establishment or crematory shall make every reasonable attempt to fulfill the desires of the deceased and persons making arrangements both as to services and merchandise, and a full disclosure of all its available services and merchandise must be made before selection of the casket. Before the arrangements are completed, the licensee of the funeral service firm shall disclose fully what is included in the funeral and identify other related expenses such as cemeteries and florists.  (B) Statements of legal requirements or statements relative to the conditions under which embalming is required or advisable must be complete and factual. Representations as to legal requirements for embalming, the use of a casket or other receptacle, and the necessity, if any, of an interment receptacle in connection with a funeral must be truthful, and all legal or cemetery interment requirements must be disclosed.  (C) A funeral service establishment, crematory, or retail sales outlet shall have a card or brochure with each piece of funeral merchandise stating the price of the merchandise.  (D) The funeral establishment or crematory shall provide to the persons making the arrangements, at the time the arrangements are completed and before the time of rendering the service, a written statement signed by a representative of the funeral home and by the person authorizing the services showing to the extent then known:  (1) the price of the service that the persons have selected and what is included in the service;  (2) the price of each of the supplemental items of service and merchandise requested;  (3) the amount involved for each of the items for which the funeral service firm shall advance monies as an accommodation to the family; and  (4) the method of payment.  (E) All payments received by any establishment licensed under this chapter for funeral merchandise being purchased must be placed in a trust account in a federally insured institution until the merchandise is delivered for use as provided in the contract in accordance with the sales agreement or in the physical possession of the purchaser. Upon its own initiative or upon receipt of a complaint, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs shall undertake investigations; review the books, records, and accounts of any establishment licensed under this chapter; subpoena witnesses; require audits and reports; and conduct hearings to determine if payments are being received in violation of the provisions of Chapter 7, Title 32.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1; 2002 Act No. 322, Section 9; 2004 Act No. 188, Section 7; 2009 Act No. 70, Section 2.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1983 Act No. 146, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-19-200.
SC Code § 40-19-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19 - Embalmers And Funeral Directors|Section 40-19-300. Construction of chapter; limitations on authority of persons with fiduciary relationship with deceased; sale of burial vaults by operators of commercial cemeteries.

 Nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to govern or limit the authority of an administrator or executor, trustee, or other person having a fiduciary relationship with the deceased. Further, nothing contained in this chapter may be construed to prohibit the sale of burial vaults by persons engaged in the business of operating a commercial cemetery.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-19-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19 - Embalmers And Funeral Directors|Section 40-19-310. Chapter not applicable to preparation and burial of paupers and inmates of state institutions; effect of chapter on other board duties and responsibilities.

 (A) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the preparation and burial of dead bodies of paupers or of inmates of state institutions when the paupers or inmates are buried at the expense of the State.  (B) Nothing in this chapter alters the responsibilities of the board or limits the board in carrying out its duties and responsibilities as required in Chapters 7 and 8, Title 32.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1955 (49) 550; 1962 Code Section 56-675; 1983 Act No. 146, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-19-240.
SC Code § 40-19-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 19 - Embalmers And Funeral Directors|Section 40-19-320. Severability.

 If a provision of this chapter or the application of a provision to a person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 380, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-5. Application of Article 1, Chapter 1.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 applies to dietitians regulated or administered, or both, by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, the provisions of this chapter control.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-10. Citation of chapter.

 This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act".  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-20. Definitions.

 In addition to the definitions pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 1:  (1) "Dietetics" means the integration and application of dietary principles derived from the science of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, and management and from behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain a healthy status. The primary function of dietetic practice is the provision of dietary nutrition care services.  (2) "Licensed dietitian" means an individual licensed in good standing to practice dietetics pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. For purposes of this chapter, "dietitian" is synonymous with " registered dietitian".  (3) "Nutrition care services" means any part or all of the following:  (a) assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups and determining resources and constraints in the practice setting;  (b) establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints;  (c) providing nutritional counseling in health and disease;  (d) developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care systems;  (e) evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition services;  (f) transcribing a verbal order into patient records for co-signature by the ordering physician and implementing a physician's written and verbal orders which pertain to the practice of dietetics, if the practice of dietetics is specifically authorized by the medical director and the health care facility where the care is taking place. In the delivery of dietetic home care, this care must be authorized specifically by the physician sponsor;  (g) implementing nutrition related orders under a protocol approved by the medical staff of a licensed health care facility. "Nutrition care services" does not include the retail sale of food products or vitamins and minerals.  (4) "Panel" means the Panel for Dietetics under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.  (5) "Registered dietitian" means an individual who is registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association as a registered dietitian.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-30. Licensing requirement.

 It is unlawful for a person not licensed under this chapter, or whose license has been suspended or revoked by the panel, to hold himself or herself out as a dietitian, licensed dietitian, alone or in combination, or use with the letters "LD" or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia. An authorization to practice issued pursuant to this title is valid for up to two years and is renewable on dates as established by the director.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-40. South Carolina Panel for Dietetics created; membership; term.

 (A) There is created the South Carolina Panel for Dietetics under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation composed of the following seven members to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate:  (1) One member shall represent the public at large and must not be a dietitian, an agent or employee of a person engaged in the profession of dietetics, a licensed health care professional, an agent or employee of a health care institution, a health care insurer, or a health care professional school, a member of any allied health care profession, or the spouse of any of these individuals.  (2) One member must be employed by a hospital and recommended by the South Carolina Hospital Association.  (3) Five members must be dietitians licensed to practice in this State and recommended by the South Carolina Dietetic Association:  (a) one must be a professional whose primary practice is clinical dietetics;  (b) one must be a professional whose primary practice is community or public health dietetics;  (c) one must be a professional whose primary practice is consulting in dietetics;  (d) one must be a professional whose primary practice is in management of nutritional services;  (e) one must be an educator on the faculty of a college or university, specializing in the field of dietetics.  (B) Panel members shall serve for terms of two years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term, and no member may serve more than two full two-year terms consecutively. The Governor may remove a member of the panel in accordance with Section 1-3-240. Members of the panel shall serve without compensation; however, members may receive mileage, subsistence, and per diem as provided by law for members of state boards, commissions, and committees.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-50. Advice in development of regulations; conducting disciplinary hearings.

 (A) The duties of the panel are to advise the department in the development of regulations, statutory revisions, and such other matters as the department may request in regard to the administration of this chapter.  (B) The panel shall also conduct hearings on alleged violations of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter, mediate consumer complaints, where appropriate and possible, and discipline persons licensed under this chapter in any manner provided for in this chapter.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-55 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-55. Administration of panel; fees.

 (A) The panel must be administered by the department in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 40. The department shall provide all administrative, fiscal, investigative, inspectional, clerical, secretarial, and license renewal operations and activities.  (B) Fees must be assessed, collected, and adjusted on behalf of the panel by the department in accordance with this chapter and Section 40-1-50(D).  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-60. Application; contents.

 An applicant for licensure as a dietitian shall file an application provided by the department and demonstrate by acceptable evidence that he or she:  (1) has successfully completed the requirements for current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; or  (2) has passed an examination as prescribed by the department and has received a baccalaureate degree or a master's degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or an equivalent major course of study from a regionally accredited college or university as approved by the department.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-70. Applicants educated outside of United States.

 An applicant for licensure who has obtained his or her education outside of the United States and its territories must meet the requirements for current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-80. Renewal of license; late fees; inactive status; reinstatement and expiration.

 (A) The panel may recommend additional requirements for license renewal to obtain evidence of a dietitian's continued competency. The department may provide for the late renewal of a license upon payment of a late fee.  (B) A license automatically reverts to inactive status if the licensee fails to timely comply with this subsection and only may be reinstated upon application and payment of any fees and after having met any additional requirements which the department may establish in regulation including, but not limited to, continuing competency requirements.  (C) A license which has been inactive for more than four years automatically expires if the person has not made application for renewal of the license. An expired license is null and void without any further action by the department.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-100. Revocation or suspension of license; grounds; hearing.

 (A) In addition to the provisions pursuant to Section 40-1-110, the panel may revoke or suspend a dietitian's license or impose any other reasonable limitation on a dietitian's practice if the dietitian engages in any of the following conduct and this conduct is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public:  (1) using a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or engaging in a fraudulent, deceitful, or dishonest act in connection with any licensure requirement;  (2) having an addiction to alcohol or drugs to such an extent as to render the licensee unfit to practice dietetics;  (3) having been convicted for the illegal or unauthorized practice of dietetics;  (4) knowingly performing any act which in any way assists an unlicensed person to practice dietetics;  (5) having a physical or mental disability that renders further practice by the licensee dangerous to the public;  (6) violating the code of ethics for the profession of dietetics;  (7) engaging in any dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct that is likely to deceive or harm the public;  (8) using a false or fraudulent statement in any document connected with the practice of dietetics;  (9) intentionally violating or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any provision of this chapter;  (10) committing an act, during the course of practice conducted pursuant to a license issued under this chapter, that constitutes fraud, dishonest dealing, illegality, incompetence, or gross negligence;  (11) engaging in any activity that is beyond the scope of practice of dietetics as set forth in this chapter.  (B) The suspension or revocation of a dietitian's license or the imposition of probationary conditions upon a dietitian may be recommended by the panel after a hearing is conducted.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-120. Direct third-party reimbursement.

 Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require direct third-party reimbursement to persons licensed under this chapter.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-20-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act|Section 40-20-130. Practice without a license; penalty.

 (A) It is unlawful for a person not licensed under this chapter, or whose license has been suspended or revoked by the panel, to hold himself or herself out as a dietitian, licensed dietitian, alone or in combination, or use with the letters "LD" or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia.  (B) A person who violates subsection (A) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-22-2 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Engineers And Surveyors|Section 40-22-2. Purpose.

 In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, the practice of the profession of engineering and surveying in this State is subject to regulation. It is the policy of this State and the purpose of this chapter to encourage the development of professional engineers and surveyors in this State and to promote the accountability for engineering practice and surveying practice in a global economy. The State recognizes the need for qualified engineers and surveyors to support the local and global economy and, to that end, encourages efforts to increase access to accredited education, the examinations, and the experience necessary and appropriate to protect the health, safety, and welfare of South Carolina citizens and to support licensure as the basis of accountability.  HISTORY: 2007 Act No. 58, Section 1; 2016 Act No. 259 (S.685), Section 1, eff June 3, 2016.  Effect of Amendment  2016 Act No. 259, Section 1, added the first sentence, and added references to surveying in the second and third sentences.
SC Code § 40-22-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 22 - Engineers And Surveyors|Section 40-22-5. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to those professions of engineering and surveying regulated by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 311, Section 1; 2007 Act No. 58, Section 1.