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SC Code § 40-77-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-30. Submission of evidence of qualification to practice; requirement to register.

 (A) In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, a person engaged in the public practice of geology or offering to engage in the public practice of geology is required to submit evidence that he is qualified to practice and must be registered. It is unlawful for a person to offer or engage in the public practice of geology in this State or to use in connection with his name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a registered professional geologist, unless he has been registered under the provisions of this chapter. The public practice of geology does not include the work ordinarily performed by persons who practice engineering as defined in Chapter 21.  (B) A person is construed to practice or offer to practice geology or the public practice of geology within the meaning and intent of this chapter who:  (1) practices in any branch of the profession of geology;  (2) by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or in any other way represents himself to be a registered professional geologist or through the use of some other title implies that he is a professional geologist, or  (3) holds himself out as able to perform or does perform any geological service or work or any other professional service designated by the practitioner or recognized by educational authorities as geology.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-50. Provision of staffing, fiscal, and licensing operations and activities 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations; code of ethics.

 The board may adopt rules governing its proceedings and may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The board may establish by regulation a code of ethics binding on persons licensed under or subject to this chapter.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-70. Seal.

 In addition to those powers and duties provided for in this chapter and in Section 40-1-70, the board shall adopt an official seal.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-80. Complaints and violations of chapter; investigation.

 The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided for in Section 40-1-80.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-90. Investigation results; procedures to conduct hearing.

 The results of an investigation must be presented to the board and any subsequent hearing must be conducted in accordance with Section 40-1-90.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-100. Cease and desist order, temporary restraining order, and other equitable relief.

 In addition to other remedies provided for in this chapter or Chapter 1, Title 40, 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 956; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-110. Revocation of registration; grounds.

 The board may revoke the registration of a registrant who has been declared mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction and has not subsequently been lawfully declared competent or who is found guilty of aiding or abetting any person in the violation of any provision of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 957; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-115. Jurisdiction of board.

 The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-120. Sanctions and disciplinary actions.

 In addition to the sanctions the board may take against a person pursuant to Section 40-38-110, the board may take disciplinary action against a person as provided for in Section 40-1-120.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-130. Denial of license; grounds same as for disciplinary actions.

 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-140. Denial of license; 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-150. 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 434, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-160. 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-170. Payment of costs for investigation and prosecution.

 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: 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-180. Collection and enforcement provisions.

 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-190. Confidentiality of proceedings; privileged communications.

 Investigations and proceedings conducted under this chapter are confidential and all communications are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-200. Unlicensed practice of geology; submission of false information; penalty.

 A person who engages in or offers to engage in the practice or public practice of geology in this State without being licensed or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is in violation of this chapter and is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned for not more than three months or fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-210. Injunctive relief.

 The department, on behalf of the board and in accordance with Section 40-1-120, may petition an administrative law judge, in the name of the State, for injunctive relief against a person violating this chapter.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-240. Establishment of fees; examinations.

 (A) The board in regulation shall establish application, examination, reexamination, registration, and reregistration fees which must be paid at the time of each application or reapplication.  (B) If the board denies the issuance of a certificate of registration to an applicant the initial fee deposited must be retained as an application fee. A registration fee must be collected before issuance of a certificate of registration to a qualified applicant and a reregistration fee is due and payable in accordance with Section 40-1-50.  (C) When examinations are required on fundamental geological subjects ordinarily given in college curricula, the applicant may take that part of the examination before completing the requisite years of scholastic studies in geology. The examination must be prepared and conducted as prescribed by the board with special reference to the applicant's ability to ensure the safety of life, health, and property.  (D) When written examinations are required to practice geology in this State, the examinations must be held at a time and place determined by the board. Examinations must be held at least annually.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-250. Reexamination; continuing education authorized for license renewal.

 (A) A candidate failing an examination may apply for reexamination at the next examination date and must be reexamined upon payment of the appropriate fee.  (B) The board may require continuing education as a condition of license renewal.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1989 Act No. 168, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-260. University teaching and research considered work experience.

 In considering the qualifications of applicants, full-time geologic teaching at the university level supported by research work may be considered as geologic work experience.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1989 Act No. 168, Section 2; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-270 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-270. Registration eligibility of nonpracticing geologists.

 A person having the necessary qualifications prescribed in this chapter is eligible for registration although the person may not be practicing the profession at the time of making application.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1989 Act No. 168, Section 3; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-280 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-280. Persons licensed in other states or countries; reciprocity.

 A person holding a license to practice geology, based on comparable licensing requirements by a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or of any foreign country and who, in the opinion of the board, otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter may, upon application, and payment of applicable fees be licensed without further examination.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-290 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-290. Seal.

 Upon registration, each registered professional geologist shall obtain a seal of the design authorized by the board, bearing his name, assigned serial number, and the title "registered professional geologist". All drawings, reports, or other geologic papers or documents involving geologic work which have been prepared or approved by a registered professional geologist or a subordinate employee under the geologist's direction for the use of or for delivery to a person or for public record within this State must be signed by the registered professional geologist and impressed with his seal or the seal of a nonresident practicing under the provisions of this chapter.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1989 Act No. 168, Section 4; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-300. Reinstatement of expired or suspended certificate; replacement certificates.

 The board may reinstate a certificate of registration to a person whose registration has expired or has been suspended if three or more members of the board vote in favor of reinstatement. A new certificate of registration to replace a certificate revoked, lost, destroyed, or mutilated may be issued, subject to the regulations of the board, and payment of a fee determined by the board in regulation.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-310. Activities not subject to chapter.

 This chapter does not prevent or affect the:  (1) practice of another legally recognized profession or trade;  (2) practice of a person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State, practicing or offering to practice in this State the profession of geology, when the practice does not exceed in the aggregate the number of days approved by the board for a calendar year, if the person legally is qualified by registration to practice the profession in another state or country, in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining registration are not lower than those specified in this chapter. The person shall apply to the board in writing and after payment of a fee established by the board may be granted a written permit for a definite period of time to do a specific job. However, no right to practice geology accrues to the applicant with respect to other work not set forth in the permit;  (3) practice of a person not a resident of and having no established place of business in this State or who recently has become a resident of South Carolina, practicing or offering to practice geology in this State for the number of days approved by the board for a calendar year if the person files an application for registration and has paid the fee required, when the person legally is qualified by registration to practice geology in another state or country, in which the requirements and qualifications for obtaining registration are not lower than those specified in this chapter, and the practice may continue only for the time the board requires for the consideration of the application for registration;  (4) work of an employee, or a subordinate, of a person holding a certificate of registration under this chapter, or an employee of a person practicing lawfully under item (2) or (3), if the work does not include final designs or decisions and is done under the direct responsibility, checking, and supervision of a person holding a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter or a person practicing lawfully pursuant to item (2) or (3);  (5) practice of officers and employees of the federal government while engaged within this State in the practice of geology for the federal government unless that practice contributes to or results in a state or federal permitted activity;  (6) practice of teaching or research in geology in South Carolina colleges or universities, if the work is confined to teaching or research and does not affect the public as stated in Section 40-77-20(5).  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-77-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 77 - Geologist|Section 40-77-320. 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: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 958; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-79-5 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-5. Conflict of law.

 Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to the regulation of the alarm system business industry 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. 367, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-79-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-10. Act to be administered under South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board.

 The Alarm System Business Act must be administered under the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board which, in its authority over the alarm system 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, through the administration and enforcement of this chapter and Chapter 1, Title 40 and any regulation promulgated under this chapter.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-79-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-30. License requirement.

 It is unlawful for a person to practice in the alarm system business in this State without being licensed in accordance with this chapter.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1986 Act No. 512, Section 2; 1976 Code Section 40-79-20.
SC Code § 40-79-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-40. Nomination of board members from general public.

 Board members from the general public may be nominated by an individual, group or association, and must be appointed by the Governor in accordance with Section 40-1-45.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-79-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-50. Administrative support; license fees.

 The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall provide all administrative, fiscal, investigative, clerical, secretarial, and license renewal operations and activities of the board in accordance with Section 40-1-50.  (1) All license fees must be submitted to the department every two years or for a period to be determined by the board.  (2) Initial license fees are:  (a) two hundred dollars for an alarm system business license, which includes one primary qualifying party certificate;  (b) fifty dollars for each branch office, which includes one primary qualifying party certificate;  (c) ten dollars for additional qualifying party license certificate.  (3) Renewal license fees are:  (a) two hundred dollars for an alarm system business renewal including one primary qualifying party certificate;  (b) fifty dollars for each branch office, which includes one primary qualifying party certificate;  (c) ten dollars for additional qualifying party license certificate.  (4) Late renewal fees must be added on the day following the expiration date of the license and are:  (a) one hundred dollars for up to thirty days;  (b) one hundred fifty dollars for up to sixty days;  (c) one hundred seventy-five dollars for up to ninety days.  A person who fails to renew within ninety days must apply for initial licensure to be reinstated.  (5) Replaced, lost, or destroyed license and certificate fees are:  (a) ten dollars for replacement of lost or destroyed license;  (b) ten dollars for replacement of lost or destroyed certificate.  (6) An applicant for examination shall pay the applicable examination fee directly to the provider.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1; 2002 Act No. 358, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-79-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-60. 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: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-79-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act|Section 40-79-70. Powers and duties of board.

 In addition to the powers and duties provided in Section 40-1-70, the board may:  (1) establish a time limit beyond which an initial complaint may not be considered;  (2) order remedial action to be taken by an entity or individual found in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter;  (3) establish procedures for receiving and investigating initial complaints which protect the anonymity of the person filing the initial complaint in appropriate situations;  (4) delegate the authority to the department to request any alarm business owner or registered employee to submit an updated criminal background check when there is reason to believe that a change in the individual's background record has occurred; and  (5) by regulation, establish requirements for the implementation of this chapter as the board considers necessary.  HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.