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SC Code § 40-53-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-150. Licensee required to give notice of change of business location.

 Notice in writing shall be given to the Division by the licensed examiner of any change of principal business location within thirty days of the time he changes the location. A change of business location without notification to the Division shall automatically suspend the license theretofore issued.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.65; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-160. Renewal of license.

 A polygraph examiner's license must be issued for one year and, unless suspended or revoked, must be renewed annually as prescribed by the division upon evidence of a current surety bond, insurance policy, or other surety acceptable to the division of five thousand dollars. A polygraph examiner whose license has expired within two years after its expiration may obtain a renewal license without examination by making a renewal application and satisfying Section 40-53-70(2), (3), and (4). However, a polygraph examiner whose license expired while he was in the federal service on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, or the National Guard called into service or training, or in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his license renewed without examination if within two years after termination of service, training, or education, except under a condition other than honorable, he furnishes the division with an affidavit to the effect that he has been so engaged, and that his service, training, or education has been terminated. He also shall comply with Section 40-53-70(2), (3) and (4).  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.66; 1972 (57) 2724; 1991 Act No. 152, Section 2.
SC Code § 40-53-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-170. Allegation and proof of valid license required in action or counterclaim relating to agreement or service for which license is required.

 No action or counterclaim shall be maintained by any person in any court in this State with respect to any agreement or service for which a license is required by this chapter without alleging and proving that such person had a valid license at the time of making such agreement or performing such services.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.67; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-180. Grounds for refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of license.

 The Division may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds:  (a) Failing to inform a subject to be examined as to the nature of the examination;  (b) Failing to inform a subject to be examined that his participation in the examination is voluntary;  (c) Material misstatement in the application for original license or in the application for any renewal license under this chapter;  (d) Wilful disregard or violation of this chapter or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant thereto, including, but not limited to, wilfully making a false report concerning an examination for polygraph examination purposes;  (e) If the holder of any license has been adjudged guilty of the commission of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;  (f) Making any wilful misrepresentation or false promises or causing to be printed any false or misleading advertisement for the purpose of directly or indirectly obtaining business or trainees;  (g) Having demonstrated unworthiness or incompetency to act as a polygraph examiner as defined by this chapter;  (h) Allowing one's license under this chapter to be used by any unlicensed person in violation of the provisions of this chapter;  (i) Wilfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this chapter or any regulation or rule issued pursuant thereto;  (j) Where the license holder has been adjudged as a habitual drunkard or mentally incompetent as provided for in the 1976 Code;  (k) Failing, within a reasonable time, to provide information requested by the Division as the result of a formal complaint to the Division which would indicate a violation of this chapter; or  (l) Failing to inform the subject of the results of the examination if so requested.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.68; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-190. Liability of licensee for acts of other polygraph examiner or trainee.

 Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of this chapter on the part of any polygraph examiner or trainee shall not be cause for revocation of the license of any other polygraph examiners by whom the offending examiner or trainee may have been employed, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Division that the polygraph examiner-employer has wilfully or negligently aided or abetted the illegal actions or activities of the offending polygraph examiner or trainee.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.69; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-210. Notice of impending refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of license; hearing.

 (a) When there is a cause to refuse an application or to suspend or revoke the license of any polygraph examiner, the Division shall, not less than thirty days before refusal, suspension, or revocation action is taken, notify such person by certified mail at the last address supplied to the Division by such person of such impending refusal, suspension, or revocation, the reasons therefor, and of his right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the refusal, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the Division.  If within twenty days after such notice has been deposited in the United States mail such person has not made a written request to the Division for an administrative hearing, the Division is authorized to suspend or revoke the polygraph examiner's license without a hearing. Upon receipt by the Division of a written request of such person within the twenty-day period as set out above, an opportunity for an administrative hearing shall be afforded as early as is practicable. In no case shall the hearing be held less than ten days after written notification thereof, including a copy of the charges, shall have been given the person by certified mail sent to the last address supplied to the Division by the applicant or licensee. The administrative hearing in such cases shall be before the Division Chief.  (b) The Division shall conduct the administrative hearings and it is authorized to administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers and documents. On the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, the Division shall take whatever action it deems necessary in refusing the application or suspending or revoking the license.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.71; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-220. Appeal.

 Any person dissatisfied with the action of the Division in refusing his application or suspending or revoking his license or any other action of the Division may appeal by filing a petition within thirty days thereafter in the circuit court in the county where the person resides, and the court shall set the matter for hearing upon ten days' written notice to the Division. The court in which the petition of appeal is filed shall determine whether or not a cancellation or suspension of a license shall be abated until the hearing shall have been consummated with final judgment thereon or whether any other action of the Division should be suspended pending hearing and enter its order accordingly. The court shall provide the attorney representing the Division with a copy of the petition and order. The Division shall be represented in such appeals by the Attorney General or his designated assistants.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.72; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-230. Surrender of license upon revocation or suspension.

 Upon the revocation or suspension of any license, the licensee shall forthwith surrender his license to the Division, and failure of a licensee to do so shall be a violation of this chapter and upon conviction shall subject such licensee to the penalties hereinafter set forth.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.73; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-240. Injunctions.

 If any person violates any provisions of this chapter, the Division may, in the name of the State of South Carolina, through the Attorney General, apply in any circuit court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining such violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this chapter. Upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that the person has violated this chapter, may issue a temporary injunction without notice or bond enjoining such continued violation and if it is established that the person has violated or is violating this chapter, the court may enter a decree perpetually enjoining the violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter. Proceedings under this section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this chapter.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.74; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-53-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 53 - Polygraph Examiners Act|Section 40-53-250. Penalties.

 Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any person who falsely states or represents that he has been or is a polygraph examiner or trainee or that he is qualified to apply instrumentation to the detection of deception or verification of truth of statements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not to exceed six months, or both.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.75; 1972 (57) 2724.
SC Code § 40-54-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-10. Definitions.

 As used in this chapter:  (1) "Dealer" means any person, corporation, or partnership who buys precious metal or precious or semiprecious stones or gems from the general public, whether in bulk or in manufactured form, with an intent to obtain a monetary profit for himself or for a principal.  (2) "Precious metal" means any article made in whole or in part of gold, silver, or platinum.  (3) "Precious or semiprecious stone or gem" means any stone or gem that is rare or costly or any stone or gem that is of lower value than those classified as precious.  (4) "Local law enforcement agency" means the chief of police for businesses located within the corporate limits of a municipality and the county law enforcement agency for businesses located outside the corporate limits of a municipality.  (5) "Permanent place of business" means a fixed premises either owned by the dealer or leased by him. One year's lease is a presumption of permanency.  (6) "Places proposed to do business" means the counties or municipalities in which the dealer intends to purchase precious metals or precious or semiprecious stones or gems or both precious metals and precious or semiprecious stones or gems.  (7) "Purchase" means the acquisition, including by means of being pawned to a dealer, of precious metal or precious or semiprecious stones or gems or both precious metal and precious or semiprecious stones or gems for a consideration of cash, goods, or other precious metals or precious or semiprecious stones or gems or both precious metals and precious or semiprecious stones or gems. Trade-ins are covered by the provisions of this chapter unless the item traded was purchased directly from the dealer allowing the trade.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1; 1988 Act No. 413, Section 1; 2014 Act No. 292 (H.3149), Section 1, eff June 23, 2014.  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 292, Section 1, in paragraph (7), inserted ", including by means of being pawned to a dealer,".
SC Code § 40-54-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-30. Permit to be posted.

 A permit issued under this chapter shall be posted conspicuously at all places of business named therein.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1.
SC Code § 40-54-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-40. Dealer to keep records of certain purchases; identification of seller required; seller's identity not to be publicized.

 (A)(1) Every dealer shall keep a book in which must be written at the time of any purchase of precious metal or precious or semiprecious stones or gems made from the general public, whether in bulk or manufactured form, the date of purchase, amount of money or other property exchanged for the metal, stones, or gems, the name, sex, race, age, address, and driver's license number of the person selling the items, articles, or things bought, and the number and nature and brand name of the items, articles, or things. Descriptions must include size, weight, patterns, or engraving or any unusual identification marks.  (2) If the seller does not have a driver's license, some other positive identification bearing his photograph and an identifying number may be substituted including:  (a) another form of identification containing a photograph and issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;  (b) a passport;  (c) military identification containing a photograph and issued by the United States federal government; or  (d) a South Carolina voter registration card containing a photograph pursuant to Section 7-5-675.  (3) If the seller cannot produce a driver's license or other positive identification, the dealer may not buy any merchandise from him. Every dealer shall, at the time of purchase, obtain the signature of the seller as part of the recording of the transaction.  (B) The record book must be kept for three years and at all reasonable times must be open to the inspection of any judicial or law enforcement officials or their designees.  (C) The local law enforcement agency may not reveal a seller's identity supplied under this section except to other law enforcement agencies and prosecuting officials or pursuant to the valid order of a court or in the course of any criminal investigation or prosecution.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1; 1988 Act No. 413, Section 2; 2014 Act No. 292 (H.3149), Section 3, eff June 23, 2014.  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 292, Section 3, added the subsection designators; in subsection (A)(1), deleted the prior last three sentences; and added subsections (A)(2) through (A)(3).
SC Code § 40-54-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-50. Purchases from minors; retention period of precious metals purchased; goods subject to inspection.

 (A) No dealer may purchase any precious metal from a minor unless accompanied by his parent or guardian with appropriate identification.  (B) All precious metals, except coins, purchased by a dealer must be held by the dealer at his permanent place of business or within the county of purchase in this State without being resold, melted, or altered in any manner, for a period of twenty-one days from the purchase date. All goods required to be held under this section must at all reasonable times be open to inspection by any law enforcement agency.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1; 2014 Act No. 292 (H.3149), Section 4, eff June 23, 2014.  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 292, Section 4, in subsection (B), inserted ", except coins,"; substituted "within the county of purchase in this State" for "at another suitable location in the State of South Carolina"; inserted a comma after "melted"; substituted "twenty-one days" for "seven days"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 40-54-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-60. Permit required for possession of certain equipment.

 Possession of equipment which has been used, or is being used for the melting, crushing or altering of the precious metals is unlawful unless possessed by a dealer with a valid permit as provided in Section 40-54-20.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-54-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-70. Civil liability of dealer to owner for knowingly purchasing stolen metal; reimbursement to dealer by owner under certain conditions.

 Any dealer buying precious metal with knowledge that the metal has been stolen shall be liable to the lawful owner of such metal in an amount triple the fair market value of the stolen items, computed at the time of the theft, and shall be liable for a reasonable attorney's fee as the court in its discretion may award. This shall be a civil remedy and in addition to any other remedies provided by the law. Provided, any dealer, having purchased precious metal in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, such metal subsequently being shown to have been stolen by a member of the immediate family of the rightful owner, may demand reimbursement from the owner equal to the amount paid for the metal before returning the metal to the owner.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-54-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-80. Penalties.

 (A) Any dealer wilfully violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction for a first offense must be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both. A second offense conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than two thousand dollars, imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. A third or subsequent offense conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars, imprisonment for not more than three years, or both. A dealer convicted of a second offense is ineligible for a permit to conduct business in precious metals in this State for at least two years and a dealer convicted of a third or subsequent offense is ineligible for a permit for a least five years.  (B)(1) In addition to the provisions of subsection (A), any dealer who wilfully makes a purchase with an invalid, suspended, or revoked license as a dealer of precious metals is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction for a:  (a) first offense must be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both;  (b) second offense must be fined not more than two thousand dollars, imprisoned for not more than one year, or both; and  (c) third offense must be fined not more than five thousand dollars, imprisoned for not more than three years, or both.  (2)(a) A dealer convicted of a second offense is ineligible for a permit to conduct business in precious metals in this State for at least two years; and  (b) a dealer convicted of a third offense is ineligible for a permit to conduct business in precious metals in this State for at least five years.  (3) A penalty under this section is cumulative to penalties in items (1) and (2).  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1; 2014 Act No. 292 (H.3149), Section 5, eff June 23, 2014.  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 292, Section 5, added subsection designator (A), rewrote subsection (A), and added subsection (B).
SC Code § 40-54-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-90. Chapter preempts local ordinances regulating business of purchasing precious metals.

 The provisions of this chapter shall regulate the business of purchasing precious metals in this State and shall preempt any ordinances passed by political subdivisions purporting to regulate such business.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1.
SC Code § 40-54-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 54 - Dealers In Precious Metals|Section 40-54-100. Exempt transactions.

 This chapter shall not apply to the following specific transactions:  (1) a transaction between dealers of precious metals where the selling dealer has already complied with the applicable holding period, nor shall they apply to transactions between coin dealers and coin collectors occurring at regularly scheduled numismatic conventions. However, this exemption only applies to transactions between coin dealers and coin collectors occurring at regularly scheduled numismatic conventions for the purchase of coins;  (2) the purchase of manufactured items bought directly from the manufacturer or his authorized representatives;  (3) the purchase of bulk precious metals brought directly from the commodity exchanges, banks, dealers or licensed brokers; and  (4) the use of a coin strictly as legal tender.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 147 Section 1; 2014 Act No. 292 (H.3149), Section 6, eff June 23, 2014.  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 292, Section 6, in paragraph (1), substituted "applicable holding period" for "seven day holding period", and added the second sentence; added paragraph (4); and made other nonsubstantive changes.
SC Code § 40-55-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 55 - Psychologists|Section 40-55-20. State Board of Examiners in Psychology.

 There is hereby created a State Board of Examiners in Psychology to be composed of three clinical psychologists, two counseling psychologists, one school psychologist, one psychologist who is licensed in experimental, social, industrial/organizational or community psychology, and one lay member.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.102; 1968 (55) 2412; 1982 Act No. 430, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-55-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 55 - Psychologists|Section 40-55-30. Appointment of members of board; terms; vacancies.

 All members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor. The South Carolina Psychological Association, the South Carolina Academy of Professional Psychologists, the South Carolina Association of School Psychologists and any individual, group, or association may nominate qualified individuals to the Governor for his consideration. The board shall publish widely in the State notice of all pending vacancies to the board.  Members of the board shall be appointed for terms of five years each and until their successors are appointed and qualify. No member of the board shall be eligible for reappointment for a period of four years following the completion of his term.  Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term only. The Governor may receive recommendations from any individual, group, or association for any vacancy.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.103; 1968 (55) 2412; 1982 Act No. 430, Section 2.