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SC Code § 40-65-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-120. Appeal of advisory council decision.

 A person aggrieved by a decision of the advisory council may file an appeal in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-130. Grounds for denial of licensure or certification.

 As provided in Section 40-1-130, the department may deny licensure or certification to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the advisory council may take disciplinary action against a licensee or a holder of certification.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-140. Criminal record grounds for denial of license or certification.

 A license or certification may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record only as provided in Section 40-1-140.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-150. Voluntary surrender of license or certification when under investigation for violation.

 A licensee or a person holding a certification under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter may voluntarily surrender the license or certification in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 40-1-150.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-160. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 40-65-160 was entitled "Time and place of examinations; passing grade; reexamination" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 56-1546.46; 1974 (58) 2828; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 946.
SC Code § 40-65-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-170. Person found in violation to pay costs of investigation and prosecution.

 A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-180. Payment of cost and fine for violation.

 All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180. No person against whom a cost or fine is levied is eligible for the issuance or reinstatement of a license or certification until the cost or fine has been paid in full.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-190. Confidentiality of investigations.

 Investigations conducted pursuant to this chapter are confidential and all communications are privileged as provided in Section 40-1-190.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-200. Penalties.

 A person who practices or offers to practice professional soil classifying in this State without being licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or a person, firm, partnership, organization, association, corporation, or other entity using or employing the words "soil classifier" or "professional soil classifier", or any modification or derivative of these terms, in its name or form of business or activity, except as authorized in this chapter, or any person presenting or attempting to use the license of another, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the department in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or any person who shall falsely impersonate a licensee of like or different name, or any person who attempts to use an expired or revoked or nonexistent license, or who practices or offers to practice when not qualified, or any person who falsely claims that he is licensed under this chapter, or any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity who violates a provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three months. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. It is the duty of all constituted officers of the State and all political subdivisions of the State to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute any person violating this chapter.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-210. Department may institute civil action for injunctive relief, fine.

 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 violating this chapter, a regulation promulgated under this chapter, or an order of the advisory council. For each violation an administrative law judge may impose a fine of no more than ten thousand dollars.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: 1962 Code Section 56-1546.37; 1974 (58) 2828; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 946; 1976 Code Section 40-65-70.
SC Code § 40-65-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-220. Severability.

 If a provision of this chapter or the application of a provision of this chapter to a person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this statute which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-65-230, 40-65-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-230, 40-65-240. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 40-65-230 was entitled "Practice limited to registered persons" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 56-1546.53; 1974 (58) 2828; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 946.  Former Section 40-65-240 was entitled "Exemptions" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 56-1546.54; 1974 (58) 2828; 1989 Act No. 99, Section 4; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 946.
SC Code § 40-65-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 65 - Soil Classifiers|Section 40-65-260. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 40-65-260 was entitled "Penalties" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 56-1546.55; 1974 (58) 2828; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 946.
SC Code § 40-67-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of laws.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40 applies to speech-language pathologists and audiologists. However, if there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-10. Creation of Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; purpose of board; membership; vacancies; oath.

 (A) There is created the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to protect the public through the regulation of professionals who identify, assess, and provide treatment, including dispensing and fitting appropriate devices to promote communication, for individuals with communication disorders through the administration and enforcement of this chapter and any regulations promulgated under this chapter.  (B) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology consists of five members: two speech-language pathologists, two audiologists, and one lay member. Each speech-language pathologist and audiologist must hold active and valid licenses issued under this chapter.  (C) All members must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Nominations for appointment to the board may be submitted to the Governor from a group, individual, or association and must be considered in accordance with Section 40-1-45. Members shall serve terms of four years and until a successor has been appointed and qualifies.  (D) A vacancy on the board must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.  (E) The Governor may remove a member of the board in accordance with Section 1-3-240.  (F) Each member of the board, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office, shall take and file with the Secretary of State, in writing, an oath to perform properly the duties of the office as a member of the board and to uphold the Constitution of this State and the United States.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.1; 1973 (58) 773; 1994 Act No. 400, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-67-30.
SC Code § 40-67-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-30. Licensure requirement for practice of speech-language pathology and audiology; supervision of interns and assistants.

 No person may practice speech-language pathology or audiology without a license issued in accordance with this chapter. A speech-language pathology intern and a speech-language pathology assistant only may practice under the direct supervision of a speech-language pathologist, and an audiology intern only may practice under the direct supervision of an audiologist as specified by the board.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1; 2019 Act No. 34 (S.277), Section 2, eff May 13, 2019.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.3; 1973 (58) 773; 1976 Code Section 40-67-40.  Effect of Amendment  2019 Act No. 34, Section 2, in the second sentence, substituted "and a speech-language pathology assistant only may practice" for "or assistant may only practice" and "audiology intern only may practice" for "audiology intern may only practice".
SC Code § 40-67-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-60. Election of chairman, vicechairman and other officers; meetings; quorum; adoption of rules and procedures; seal; positive majority vote.

 (A) The board annually shall elect from among its members a chairman, vicechairman, and other officers as the board determines necessary.  (B) The board shall meet quarterly and at other times upon the call of the chairman or a majority of the board.  (C) Three members of the board constitute a quorum; however, if there is a vacancy on the board, a majority of the members serving constitutes a quorum.  (D) The board shall adopt rules and procedures reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and the governance of its operations and proceedings.  (E) The board may have and use an official seal bearing the name of the board.  (F) Any business conducted by the board must be by a positive majority vote. For purposes of this subsection, "positive majority vote" means a majority vote of the entire membership of the board, reduced by any vacancies existing at the time.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-70. Additional powers and duties of board.

 In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Sections 40-1-70 through 40-1-100, the board shall:  (1) regulate the issuance of speech-language pathology and audiology licenses;  (2) promulgate regulations and establish policies and procedures necessary to carry out this chapter; and  (3) discipline licensees in any manner permitted by this chapter or under Sections 40-1-110 through 40-1-150.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-75 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-75. Responsibilities and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants.

 A speech-language pathology assistant may adhere to the responsibilities within the scope for speech-language pathology assistants set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. A speech-language pathologist supervising a speech-language pathology assistant may adhere to the guidelines for supervision of a speech-language pathology assistant set forth by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.  HISTORY: 2019 Act No. 34 (S.277), Section 1, eff May 13, 2019.
SC Code § 40-67-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-80. Investigations; subpoena authority, taking evidence, and requiring production of documents or records.

 For the purpose of conducting an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the board or a person designated by the board may subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of any documents or records which the board considers relevant to the inquiry.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-100. Restraining orders and cease and desist orders.

 Restraining orders and cease and desist orders must be issued in accordance with Section 40-1-100.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-115. Jurisdiction of the board.

 The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-120. Imposition of fine.

 Upon a determination by the board that one or more of the grounds for discipline of a licensee exists, as provided for in Sections 40-67-110 or 40-1-110, the board, in addition to the actions provided for in Section 40-1-120, may impose a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-130. Denial of licensure on grounds of possible disciplinary action.

 The board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-140. Denial of licensure on grounds of prior criminal record.

 A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record as provided for in Section 40-1-140.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-150. Voluntary surrender of license.

 A licensee who is under investigation for any of the grounds provided for in Section 40-67-110 or Section 40-1-110 voluntarily may surrender his license to the board in accordance with Section 40-1-150.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-160. Appeal.

 A person aggrieved by an action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-170. Payment of investigation and prosecution costs.

 A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.17; 1973 (58) 773; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 948.
SC Code § 40-67-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-180. Collection and enforcement of costs and fines.

 All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.16; 1973 (58) 773.
SC Code § 40-67-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-190. Privileged communications.

 Communications made in connection with an investigation or hearing relevant to a complaint against a licensee are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-200. Submission of false information for purpose of obtaining a license; penalties.

 (A) A person who practices or offers to practice speech-language pathology or audiology in this State in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter or who knowingly submits false information to the board for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.  (B) A person violating any other provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-210. Civil and injunctive relief.

 In addition to initiating a criminal proceeding for a violation of this chapter, the board also may seek civil and injunctive relief pursuant to Section 40-1-210.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-67-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-230. Notarized application for licensure; fee and documentation of eligibility.

 An individual applying for a license as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist must file a notarized application with the board. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and documentation of eligibility as prescribed by the board.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.11; 1973 (58) 773; 1976 Code Section 40-67-120.
SC Code § 40-67-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-240. Issuance of license upon satisfaction of all requirements; personal right; display of license; title; duplicate license.

 (A) If an applicant satisfies all licensure requirements as provided for in this chapter, the board shall issue a license to the applicant. A license is a personal right and not transferable, and the issuance of a license is evidence that the person is entitled to all rights and privileges of a speech-language pathologist or an audiologist, or of an assistant or intern while the license remains current and unrestricted. However, the license is the property of the State and upon suspension or revocation immediately must be returned to the board.  (B) A person licensed under this chapter must display the document in a prominent and conspicuous place in the person's place of business or place of employment.  (C) Only a person licensed under this chapter may use the title of "speech-language pathologist" or "audiologist" or "speech-language pathology assistant".  (D) A duplicate license may be issued by the board as provided by law.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, in subsection (D), substituted "as provided by law" for "in accordance with Section 40-67-50". Section 40-67-50 was repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, Section 1. The schedule of fees for certain professional and occupational licensing boards, commissions, panels, and councils is provided by regulation pursuant to the statutory authority provided in Section 40-1-50.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.13; 1973 (58) 773; 1976 Code Section 40-67-140.
SC Code § 40-67-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists|Section 40-67-250. Issuance of license to person holding current license in another state.

 The board may issue a license to a person who holds a current speech-language pathology or audiology license in another state if the standards for licensure in that state are at least the substantial equivalent to the licensing standards provided for in this chapter, and the person satisfies any other requirements the board may prescribe including, but not limited to, continuing education requirements.  HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.6; 1973 (58) 773; 1982 Act No. 411, Section 8; 1976 Code Section 40-67-70.