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SC Code § 40-28-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-130. Grounds for disciplinary action.

 In addition to the grounds provided in Section 40-1-110, a person holding a license or certificate under this chapter may be subject to discipline for:  (1) practicing in violation of the provisions of this chapter;  (2) obtaining the certificate or license by fraud or misrepresentation;  (3) aiding or abetting, in the practice of landscape architecture, a person not authorized to practice landscape architecture under the provisions of this chapter;  (4) being found guilty of fraud or deceit, negligence, wilful misconduct, or gross incompetence in the practice of landscape architecture; or  (5) affixing his seal to a plan, drawing, specification, or other instrument of service that has not been prepared by him or under his immediate and responsible direction or has permitted his name to be used for the purpose of assisting a person, not a landscape architect, to evade the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: 1976 Act No. 698 Section 18; 1990 Act No. 372, Section 12; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 899; 1976 Code Section 40-28-180.
SC Code § 40-28-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-140. Board may impose sanctions for violations.

 Upon determination by the board that one or more of the grounds for discipline exists, the board may impose a sanction pursuant to Sections 40-1-110 and 40-1-120.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-150. Denial of licensure.

 The board may deny licensure to an applicant based on:  (1) the same grounds for which it may take disciplinary action against a licensee; and  (2) his prior criminal record as provided in Section 40-1-140.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-160. Voluntary surrender of license when under investigation for violation.

 A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may voluntarily surrender the license to practice in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 40-1-150.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-170. Person found in violation to pay costs of investigation and prosecution.

 A person found in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case pursuant to Section 40-1-170.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-180. Payment of cost and fine for violation.

 A cost and fine 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. A person against whom a cost or fine is levied may not be eligible for the issuance or reinstatement of an authorization to practice until the cost or fine has been paid in full.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.

 An investigation and proceeding conducted under this chapter is confidential and all communications are privileged as provided in Section 40-1-190.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-200. 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 or a regulation promulgated under this chapter. For a violation the administrative law judge may impose a fine of no more than ten thousand dollars.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-28-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-210. Persons exempt from licensure requirements of chapter.

 This chapter may not be construed to require a license under this chapter for:  (1) the practice of landscape architecture by a person who acts under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect or by an employee of a person lawfully engaged in the practice of landscape architecture and who in either event does not assume responsible charge of design or supervision;  (2) the practice of architecture by a duly licensed professional architect and the performing of landscape architectural work by a licensed architect or by an employee under supervision of a licensed architect, when this work is incidental to their practice;  (3) the practice of engineering by a duly licensed professional engineer and the performing of landscape architectural work by a licensed engineer or by an employee under supervision of a licensed engineer, when this work is incidental to their practice;  (4) the practice of surveying by a duly licensed professional surveyor and the performing of landscape architectural work by a licensed professional surveyor or by an employee under supervision of a licensed professional surveyor, when this work is incidental to their practice;  (5) the practice of landscape architecture by an employee of the United States or South Carolina Government while engaged within this State in the practice of landscape architecture for the government or projects sanctioned by or totally sponsored by the government;  (6) planning as customarily done by regional or urban planners;  (7) an arborist, forester, gardener, home builder, or horticulturist; and  (8) a nurseryman, general or landscape contractor, such practice to include design, planning, location, and arrangements of plantings or other ornamental features.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: 1976 Act No. 698 Section 15; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 899; 1976 Code Section 40-28-150.
SC Code § 40-28-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 28 - Landscape Architects|Section 40-28-220. Transfer of functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority to board.

 The functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority statutorily exercised by the Department of Natural Resources concerning the registration and regulation of landscape architects are transferred to the board.  HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 1, eff June 11, 2010.
SC Code § 40-29-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-5. Applicability of professional licensing statutes.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to the regulation of manufactured home manufacturers, manufactured home retail dealers, manufactured home sales persons, and manufactured home contractors, installers, and repairers. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-30. License requirement; administrative penalty; appeal.

 (A) No person may engage in the business of selling, wholesale or retail, as a manufactured home retail dealer, manufactured home retail salesman, or manufactured home manufacturer in this State without being licensed by the board. No manufactured home contractor may install, modify, alter, or repair the structural, mechanical, or electrical systems of a manufactured home without holding a license issued or recognized by the board. No manufactured home installer may install manufactured housing without being licensed by the board. No manufactured home repairer may modify, alter, or repair the structural, mechanical, or electrical systems of a manufactured home without holding a license issued or recognized by the board. The license must authorize the holder to engage in the business permitted by the license. All license applications must be accompanied by the required fee and corporate surety bond or other security in the form as prescribed by the board.  (B) A person engaging in or offering to engage in any activity for which a license is required by this chapter without having first obtained the requisite license is subject to an administrative penalty. The person must be issued a citation directing him to appear before an agent of the board appointed to act as the administrative hearing officer. An administrative penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars for each violation may be imposed. The person to whom a citation has been issued may forfeit appearance by payment of the imposed administrative penalty. Upon appearance, if it is determined that an administrative penalty must be imposed, the person cited may appeal the decision to the board. The request for appeal must be served in writing within fifteen days after the ruling.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-40. Operations and activities provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

 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.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-50. Investigation of complaints and violations.

 The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided for in Section 40-1-80.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-60. Hearings before administrative hearing officer and board; penalties.

 (A) A licensee who violates a provision of this chapter or regulation pertaining to warranty requirements, deposits, or recision of contracts shall appear upon citation by the board before an agent of the board appointed to act as administrative hearing officer for a hearing. Upon the finding of a violation, the hearing officer:  (1) may for a first offense, impose a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or suspend the license for not more than thirty days, or both;  (2) may for a second offense, impose a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or suspend the license for not more than sixty days, or both;  (3) may for a third offense, impose a fine of not more than two thousand dollars or suspend the license for not more than ninety days, or both;  (4) shall for a fourth or subsequent offense, present the violation to the board for disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter.  (B) The licensee must be given at least thirty days' notice of the time and place of the hearing and of the charges. A person aggrieved by a ruling of the administrative hearing officer may appeal to the board within fifteen days after the ruling. The request for appeal must be in writing. The board shall state in writing its findings and determinations in its decision in the matter on appeal.  Appeals from the decision of the board may be made to an administrative law judge pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.  (C) A licensee who violates any provision of this chapter or regulations promulgated by its authority or accumulates three or more warranty or contract violations which have not been corrected within the prescribed time upon citation of the board shall appear before the board for a hearing. The licensee must be given at least thirty days' notice of the time and place of the hearing and of the charges. A person aggrieved by a ruling of the board may appeal to an administrative law judge pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. Upon the finding of such a violation, the board may:  (1) impose a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or suspend or revoke the license or any combination thereof;  (2) order an increase in surety bonding or other approved security requirements.  (D) The board may conduct hearings and presentations of views consistent with regulations adopted by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and adopt regulations necessary to carry out this function.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-70. Equitable remedies.

 In addition to other remedies provided for in this chapter or Chapter 1, the board in accordance with Section 40-1-100 may issue a cease and desist order or may petition an administrative law judge for a temporary restraining order or other equitable relief to enjoin a violation of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-80. Suspension, revocation, restriction, or denial of license.

 (A) The board may suspend for a determinate period, revoke, or restrict a license issued to a licensee or authorized official under the provisions of this chapter for:  (1) false, misleading, or deceptive advertising;  (2) knowingly contracting or performing a service beyond the scope of the license;  (3) misrepresentation or omission of a material fact by the applicant in obtaining a license;  (4) misrepresentation or omission of a material fact in a manufactured home transaction;  (5) failure to comply with the warranty requirements of this chapter or regulations of the board pursuant to those requirements;  (6) failure by a manufacturer or dealer to transfer good and sufficient title to the purchaser of a manufactured home;  (7) failing to have an established place of business;  (8) wilfully defrauding a retail buyer, to the buyer's damage through misrepresentation or misappropriation of funds belonging to the buyer;  (9) employment of fraudulent devices, methods, or practices in connection with compliance with the requirements of this chapter;  (10) having used unfair methods of competition or deceptive acts or practices;  (11) knowingly advertising or selling a used manufactured home as a new manufactured home;  (12) failing to obtain a license before doing business in this State;  (13) having knowingly failed or refused to account for or to pay funds or other valuables belonging to others which have come into the licensee's possession arising out of the sale of manufactured homes;  (14) failing to appear before the board upon due notice or to follow directives of the board;  (15) failing to comply with adopted state or federal standards in the manufacture, sale, installation, repair, modification, or delivery of manufactured housing;  (16) employing unlicensed retail salesmen or persons barred from participating in a business licensed by the board or knowingly contracting with an unlicensed manufactured home contractor, installer, or repairer;  (17) knowingly purchasing a manufactured home from an unlicensed manufacturer or knowingly selling or offering a manufactured home to an unlicensed manufactured home dealer;  (18) conviction of a felony within the prior seven years or other crime of moral turpitude.  (B) Any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked, or any person who has applied for a license but whose application has been denied, is barred from participating in any manner in a business licensed by the board until that person has obtained a license or the person's license has been restored.  (C) No business licensed by the board may permit or allow a person identified in subsection (B) to participate in any manner in the business licensed by the board.  (D) Violations of this section are subject to the sanctions provided for in Section 40-29-60(C).  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1989 Act No. 128, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-29-150.
SC Code § 40-29-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-90. 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: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-95 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-95. Financial responsibility requirements.

 (A) The board shall consider the financial responsibility of an applicant as determined by this section and regulations promulgated by the board.  (B) A retail dealer applicant who fails to possess cash or cash equivalency in an amount equal to or greater than one hundred fifty thousand dollars or a credit score of less than seven hundred must appear before the board.  (C) Should the board license an applicant who is unable to meet the financial responsibility guidelines of this section or the regulations of the board, then the board may modify or restrict the activities of the licensee.  HISTORY: 2013 Act No. 97, Section 1, eff June 20, 2013.
SC Code § 40-29-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-100. Sanctions and disciplinary action by the board.

 In addition to the sanctions the board may impose against a person pursuant to Section 40-29-110, the board may take disciplinary action as provided for in Section 40-1-120.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-110. Grounds for denial of license.

 As provided for in Section 40-1-130, the board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-120. Prior criminal record of license applicant.

 A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record as provided for in Section 40-1-140.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-130. Investigation; voluntary surrender of license.

 A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may voluntarily surrender the license in accordance with Section 40-1-150.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-140. Appeal.

 A person aggrieved by a final action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-150. Costs of investigation and prosecution.

 A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter may be required by the board to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-160. Collection and enforcement of 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: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-170. Confidentiality of investigations, privilege, Freedom of Information Act.

 Investigations conducted under the provisions of this chapter are confidential and all communications are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190. However, upon completion of the investigation, the findings of the board are subject to disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-180. Violations threatening health or safety; criminal penalties.

 A person who knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder and thereby threatens or injures the health or safety of a consumer is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-29-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 29 - Uniform Standards Code For Manufactured Housing|Section 40-29-210. Examination; fees; training.

 (A) As a condition of licensure, an applicant shall submit to an examination which must be conducted by the board or its designated test provider. The applicant must receive a passing grade on the examination, in accordance with a cut-score determination established by the department. An applicant who fails an examination may reapply.  (B) The department or test provider is authorized to collect and retain reasonable examination fees, to be promulgated in regulation. An applicant for an examination to be conducted by a test provider shall pay the fee directly to the test provider.  (C) No license may be issued to a manufactured home dealer unless the board is satisfied that the authorized official, stockholder, copartner, or manufactured home salesman authorized to sell by authority of the dealer license has passed the appropriate examination.  (D) No manufactured home retail dealer or salesperson, contractor, installer, or repairer may be issued a license until the person or representative of the entity successfully completes any training prescribed by the board.  HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 61, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1989 Act No. 128, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 903; 1996 Act No. 301 Section 6; 1976 Code Section 40-29-110.