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SC Code § 40-9-39 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-39. Limitation on consecutive terms.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no appointive member of the above board shall be allowed to serve more than two full consecutive terms on the board; provided, however, that an appointive member who has served for the remainder of a former member's unexpired term shall be allowed to then serve two additional full terms.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 99, Section 6.
SC Code § 40-9-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-40. Qualifications of applicants for licenses.

 No person may be granted a license to engage in the practice of chiropractic unless he presents proof that he has at least two years of pre-professional college credits from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or an accrediting agency of equal status and recognition and that he is a graduate of a chiropractic college which is accredited by or has recognized candidate status with the Council on Chiropractic Education or with the Commission on Accreditation of the Straight Chiropractic Academic Standards Association or meets equivalent standards.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-354; 1952 Code Section 56-354; 1942 Code Section 5250-2; 1932 (37) 1552; 1944 (43) 1373; 1976 Act No. 689 Section 2; 1978 Act No. 632, Part II, Section 7; 1980 Act No. 307, Section 6; 1985 Act No. 177, Section 2.
SC Code § 40-9-45 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-45. Prerequisite educational requirements for students of chiropractic colleges chartered by State.

 All students of any chiropractic college chartered by the State shall have two years of preprofessional college credits from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an accrediting agency of equal status and recognition prior to enrollment. Provided, that the educational qualifications required of students entering chiropractic colleges shall not apply to students enrolled prior to July 1, 1974.  HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 689 Section 4.
SC Code § 40-9-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-50. Filing of credentials and payment of fee.

 All applicants for a license examination shall file with the secretary of the board, on or before a specified date to be determined by the board, a completed application to be provided by the board, supported by proper credentials and the payment of a fee to be set by the board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-355; 1952 Code Section 56-355; 1942 Code Section 5250-3; 1932 (37) 1552; 1980 Act No. 307, Section 7.
SC Code § 40-9-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-60. Reexamination.

 In case the applicant fails in the first examination, he shall be entitled to a second examination at the next regular meeting of the board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-356; 1952 Code Section 56-356; 1942 Code Section 5250-3; 1932 (37) 1552.
SC Code § 40-9-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-70. Reciprocal registration; fee.

 The board shall have authority to grant licensure in accordance with item (8) of Section 40-9-30 by reciprocity to applicants from states having commensurate requirements as provided in this chapter and which also grant reciprocal privileges to licensees of this State provided that an applicant shall have been in practice in that state for at least one year.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-357; 1952 Code Section 56-357; 1942 Code Section 5250-4; 1932 (37) 1552; 1980 Act No. 307, Section 8.
SC Code § 40-9-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-80. Annual renewal of license; discretion of board to fix or waive fee; forfeiture; reinstatement.

 (a) The board may set and charge annually a fee for the renewal of a license and set the renewal fee for license holders not practicing in the State or for those inactive at a lower fee than for those practicing in the State. The board may waive the renewal fee for all licensees who are serving on active duty in the Armed Services of the United States at the time the fee is due.  (b) If the license renewal fee is not paid by the first of July of each year, or within sixty days from the mailing of notice by the board, whichever is later, the license shall automatically expire and be forfeited. Such license can only be reinstated upon payment of all sums due, and the board may assess such delinquent holder an additional sum not to exceed twenty-five percent of the amount due as a penalty.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-358; 1952 Code Section 56-358; 1942 Code Section 5250-3; 1932 (37) 1552; 1980 Act No. 307, Section 9.
SC Code § 40-9-85 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-85. Volunteer chiropractor license authorizing care of needy and indigent.

 (A) The South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners is authorized to issue a special volunteer license for chiropractors who wish to devote their expertise exclusively to providing chiropractic care to the needy and indigent in South Carolina. The board will waive all application fees, examination fees, and annual registration fees for any chiropractor licensed in accordance with this section.  (B) The board shall promulgate regulations outlining the qualifications for the issuance of a special volunteer license.  HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 338, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-9-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-90. Grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses.

 Misconduct which constitutes grounds for a revocation, suspension or other restriction of a license or other discipline of a licensee shall be based upon a satisfactory showing to the board of any of the following:  (1) That any false, fraudulent or forged statement has been used, or any fraudulent, deceitful or dishonest act has been practiced by the holder of a license in connection with any of the licensing requirements.  (2) That the holder of a license is addicted to alcohol or drugs to such a degree as to render him unfit to practice chiropractic.  (3) That the holder of a license has been convicted of the illegal or unauthorized practice of chiropractic.  (4) That the holder of a license has knowingly performed any act which in any way assists an unlicensed person to practice chiropractic.  (5) That the holder of a license has sustained any physical or mental disability which renders further practice by him dangerous to the public.  (6) That the holder of a license has violated the code of ethics or regulations as adopted by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  (7) That the holder of a license is guilty of engaging in any dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct that is likely to deceive or harm the public.  (8) That the holder of a license is guilty of the use of any false or fraudulent statement in any document connected with the practice of chiropractic.  (9) That the holder of a license is guilty of obtaining fees or assisting in obtaining such fees under dishonorable, false or fraudulent circumstances.  (10) That the holder of a license has intentionally violated or attempted to violate, directly or indirectly, or is assisting in or abetting the violation or conspiring to violate any provisions or terms of the laws of chiropractic practice.  (11) That the holder of a license is guilty of the commission of any 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.  In addition to all other remedies and actions provided for in this chapter, the license of any chiropractor adjudged mentally incompetent by any court of competent jurisdiction shall be automatically suspended by the board until he is adjudged by the court or in any other manner provided by law as being restored to mental competency.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-359; 1952 Code Section 56-359; 1942 Code Section 5250-5; 1932 (37) 1552; 1980 Act No. 307, Section 11.
SC Code § 40-9-95 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-95. Investigations and proceedings.

 For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under the provisions of this chapter, the board or any person designated by it may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, take testimony, and require the production of any documents or records which the board deems relevant to the inquiry. In the case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1, upon application by the board, may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the board or the person designated by it and produce documentary evidence and to give other evidence concerning the matter under inquiry.  Whenever the board has sufficient evidence that any person is violating any provision of this chapter, it may, in addition to all other remedies, order such person to immediately desist and refrain from such conduct. The board may apply to an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 for an injunction restraining the person from such conduct. An administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 may issue a temporary injunction ex parte, and upon notice and full hearing may issue any other order in the matter it deems proper. No bond shall be required of the board by an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 as a condition to the issuance of any injunction or order contemplated by the provisions of this section.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 307, Section 12; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 866.
SC Code § 40-9-97 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-97. Privileged communications; immunity.

 Every communication, whether oral or written made by or on behalf of any person or firm to the board or any person designated by it to investigate or otherwise hear matters relating to the revocation, suspension or other restriction on a license or other discipline of a licensee, whether by way of complaint or testimony, shall be privileged; and no action or proceeding, civil or criminal, shall lie against any such person or firm by or on whose behalf such communication shall have been made by reason thereof, except upon proof that such communication was made with malice.  No provision of this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting the respondent or his legal counsel from exercising the respondent's constitutional right of due process under the law, nor to prohibit the respondent from normal access to the charges and evidence filed against him as a part of due process under the law.  HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 307, Section 12.
SC Code § 40-9-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic|Section 40-9-110. Penalties.

 It shall be unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic in violation of the provisions of this chapter, and any person violating any provisions thereof shall upon conviction be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for a period not to exceed thirty days, or both, at the discretion of the court. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense. The provisions of this section shall apply to any person or firm aiding or abetting in any violation of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-360; 1952 Code Section 56-360; 1942 Code Section 5250-7; 1932 (37) 1552; 1980 Act No. 307, Section 13.
SC Code § 40-10-05 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-05. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to fire sprinkler systems regulated or administered, or both, by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-10. Administration of act.

 The Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act must be administered by the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board which, in its authority over the fire sprinkler industry, shall protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of businesses and individuals who identify, assess, and provide work to individuals or other legal entities through the administration and enforcement of this chapter and any regulation promulgated under this chapter and Chapter 1 of Title 40. The purpose of this act is to assure the people of South Carolina that fire protection sprinkler systems are being installed and maintained by individuals or fire sprinkler contractors that are properly licensed and qualified to engage in the planning, sale, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, testing, or inspection of these systems.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-41 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-41. Licensing requirements.

 (A) A person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity desiring to engage in work as a fire sprinkler contractor within this State shall submit an application to the department. The owner, partners, or president, the primary qualifying party, and all other qualifying parties must sign the application stating that the information contained in the application is true.  (B) To qualify for a license, the applicant shall:  (1) submit a completed application on a form approved by the department;  (2) employ a primary qualifying party holding a current NICET Level III or IV Technician Certification in 'Fire Protection Engineering Technology Automatic Sprinkler System Layout';  (3) submit an affidavit stating that the applicant's proposed primary qualifying party is a full-time employee in a responsible management or supervisory position who has a current NICET Level III or IV Technician Certification in "Fire Protection Engineering Technology Automatic Sprinkler System Layout" or submit a notarized copy of the applicant's primary qualifying party's NICET Level III or IV Certification in "Fire Protection Engineering Technology Automatic Sprinkler System Layout" along with a government issued ID card containing his photograph; and  (4) submit all fees.  (C) Each fire sprinkler contractor's main office or branch office must be separately licensed and have a primary qualifying party assigned exclusively to that location. The name of the branch office must be the same name that appears on the licensee's license.  (D) No license or certificate may be assigned to another individual or entity or branch office.  (E) Any change that varies from the applicant's original application must be reported to the department within fifteen days from the date of the change.  (F) All licenses may be on a biennial or other basis upon board approval.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-42 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-42. Renewal of license.

 (A) Each licensee shall apply to the department for license renewal before the license expiration date on a form prepared by the department. Renewal applications not postmarked by the expiration date result in a lapse license cancellation. An entity that fails to renew and continues to engage in fire sprinkler work is practicing without a license and subject to the penalties prescribed in this chapter.  (B) A license not renewed after ninety days from the expiration date cannot be considered for renewal. An initial application form and fees and late renewal penalty must be submitted to obtain a new license. The licensee shall submit documentation of a current comprehensive general liability insurance policy for all license renewals.  (C) Any change that varies from the license's renewal application must be reported to the department within fifteen days from the date of the change.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-43 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-43. Engaging in fire sprinkler work; restrictions; contracts involving burglar alarm work.

 (A) It is unlawful to engage in fire sprinkler work under a name other than the exact name that appears on the license issued pursuant to this chapter. "Engaging in fire sprinkler work" includes marketing, advertising, using site signs, submitting contracts, and performing work. This requirement does not include advertising on vehicles, which may use an abbreviated version of the license name so long as the advertising is not misleading.  (B) A licensed fire sprinkler contractor may be a subcontractor to another licensed fire sprinkler contractor who has the contract with a client to engage in fire sprinkler work.  (C) A licensed fire sprinkler contractor who has the contract for fire sprinkler work may subcontract water line installation to a licensed water and sewer lines contractor when the waterline work is outside a structure and is included in the fire sprinkler system.  (D) A licensed fire sprinkler contractor may subcontract fire sprinkler work regulated under this chapter to another licensed fire sprinkler contractor and must approve and be responsible for the work the subcontractor performed. Both fire sprinkler contractors may be held accountable by the board for improper work. A fire sprinkler contractor may not bid or perform any general or mechanical work that requires licensure.  (E) A fire sprinkler contractor may submit a bid for a project which includes fire/burglar alarm work if fifty percent or more of the work to be performed is fire sprinkler work. The fire/burglar alarm work must be subcontracted to a licensed fire/burglar alarm contractor. The fire sprinkler contractor is responsible for the work performed by the fire/burglar alarm contractor. Both licensees may be held accountable by the board for improper work. The determination of the cost of the work involved on a project must be determined by the total cost of construction involved in the bid or contract or work to be performed.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-44 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-44. Grandfathered primary qualifying parties.

 (A) An individual who was grandfathered as a primary qualifying party for a fire sprinkler contractor cannot qualify another fire sprinkler contractor if the grandfathered primary qualifying party leaves the employment of the entity in which he was the original primary qualifying party.  (B) A grandfathered primary qualifying party for a fire sprinkler contractor may change his or her organizational style of business, and the grandfathered primary qualifying party may continue to qualify the licensed fire sprinkler contractor.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-45 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-45. Prohibited activities.

 It is unlawful for a person to engage in the planning, sale, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, testing, or inspection of a fire sprinkler system, water based or wet pipe systems, or water foam systems in this State except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-50. Fees; lapsed licenses; expiration date.

 (A) The department 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) All fees associated with the NICET Level III or IV Technician Certification in "Fire Protection Engineering Technology Automatic Sprinkler System Layout" or any other costs for certification are the responsibility of the fire sprinkler contractor and payable to the provider.  (C) All license fees must be submitted to the department.  (D) Initial license fees are:  (1) two hundred dollars for a fire sprinkler contractor license, which includes one qualifying party certificate;  (2) fifty dollars for each additional qualifying party certificate; and  (3) one hundred dollars for each branch office, which includes one primary qualifying party certificate.  (E) Renewal license fees are:  (1) two hundred dollars for a fire sprinkler business renewal, which includes one primary qualifying party certificate;  (2) fifty dollars for each additional qualifying party certificate; and  (3) one hundred dollars for each branch office, which includes one primary qualifying party certificate.  (F) A late renewal fee is due on the day following the expiration date of the license if practice continued and is:  (1) one hundred dollars for up to thirty days;  (2) one hundred fifty dollars up to sixty days;  (3) two hundred dollars for sixty-one to ninety days; and  (4) two hundred fifty dollars for ninety-one to one hundred twenty days.  (G) A license that has lapsed for more than one hundred twenty days may not be renewed. An initial application must be submitted.  (H) The replacement fee for a lost or destroyed certificate is ten dollars.  (I) The replacement fee for a lost or destroyed license is ten dollars.  (J) A fire sprinkler contractor license expires the last day of July in the licensure cycle established by the board.  (K) A ten dollar charge may be assessed for a qualifying party to transfer his qualification certificate to another licensee.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations.

 The board may adopt rules governing its proceedings and may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-10-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act|Section 40-10-70. Powers and duties; complaints.

 In addition to the powers and duties provided in Chapter 1, the board may:  (1) establish a time limit within which a complaint must be considered by the board;  (2) order an entity or individual found in violation of this chapter, Chapter 1, or regulations promulgated under this chapter to take remedial action;  (3) establish a procedure for receiving complaints that protects the anonymity of the person filing the complaint.  HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.