South Carolina Administrative Code

49-305. Solicitation of Work. The Engineer or Surveyor shall solicit and accept work only on the basis of their qualifications. A. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political contribution, or a gift, or other considera…

49-306. Improper Conduct. The Engineer or Surveyor shall conduct their work with honesty and integrity. A. The Engineer and Surveyor shall not knowingly associate with or permit the use of their name or organization’s name in a business venture by any person or organization which…

49-400. Purpose. A. These regulations are intended to establish minimum standards for the practice of surveying in South Carolina. (1) The standards set forth are to promote uniform requirements for and accurate surveys by surveyors practicing in South Carolina. (2) The establish…

49-410. Compliance. A. All Surveyors shall comply with these regulations governing minimum standards for the practice of surveying in South Carolina. B. A surveyor who practices surveying in South Carolina in violation of the minimum standards contained in this manual, on complai…

49-420. General. A. For the purpose of these regulations, the following terms or words are defined as meaning: (1) The term ‘‘Board’’ shall mean the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. (2) The term ‘‘manual’’ shall mean the Standar…

49-430. Nomenclature. A. In surveying work, it is acceptable to employ abbreviations and symbols. When use of such abbreviations and symbols are necessary, the following are acceptable and may be employed in land surveying work in South Carolina: (1) Acres: AC (2) Acrylonitrile B…

49-440. Classification of Surveys. A. The accuracy of the measurements for a survey shall be based upon the character of the land, the type of survey and the current use of the land. Unadjusted Ratio of Precision permissible shall be no less than the errors of closure prescribed …

49-450. Plats and Platting. A. A plat, as defined by this manual, is an accurate graphical representation, properly dimensioned, report of a survey made by a Surveyor of a finite piece of real property, including pertinent data and appropriate information. B. A survey requiring a…

49-460. Survey Types and Requirements. A. General Property Surveys: The following general requirements apply to all survey types included in this manual, other than GIS Surveys and Photogrametric Surveys (see section 49-460D and section 49-460E of these standards for the general …

49-470. Methods of Marking Property Boundaries. A. Corner Tree: ‘‘X’’ and three (3) chops on the sides where the line enters and leaves the tree. B. Corner Witness Tree: One (1) blaze and three (3) chops or three (3) chops facing the corner. C. Side Line Tree: Two (2) chops facin…

49-480. Land Descriptions. A. Land Description: A land description is the detailed statement of appropriate information necessary to locate, relocate, or define the boundaries of a certain area or tract of land. (1) A land description can be part of a land survey and can be used …

49-490. Instruments and Apparatus. A. Surveyor’s Instruments: Surveying in South Carolina shall be conducted in the field with properly calibrated equipment appropriate for the tolerance of work being performed. The equipment shall be tested at regular intervals and adjusted to m…

49-600. Purpose. A. Professionals licensed to practice engineering, surveying, or engineering and surveying in South Carolina are required to demonstrate a continuing development of professional competency. B. Each licensee shall meet the continuing professional competency requir…

49-601. Definitions. Terms used in this section are defined as follows: (1) Professional Development Hour (PDH) -A contact hour (nominal) of instruction or presenta- tion. The common denominator for other units of credit. (2) Continuing Education Unit (CEU) -Unit of credit custom…

49-602. Requirements. A. Each licensee is required to obtain 30 PDH units during each biennial renewal period. B. If a licensee exceeds the requirements in any renewal period, a maximum of 15 PDH units may be carried forward into the subsequent renewal period. If the licensee cla…

49-603. Units of Credit. The conversion of other credit to PDH units is as follows: (1) 1 College or unit semester hour 45 PDH (2) 1 College or unit quarter hour 30 PDH (3) 1 Continuing Education Unit 10 PDH (4) 1 Hour of professional development for attendance in course work, 1 …

49-604. Determination of Credit. The Board has final authority with respect to approval of courses, credit, PDH value for courses and other methods of earning credit. (1) Credit for college or community college approved courses will be based upon course credit established by the …

49-605. Record Keeping. A. The responsibility for maintaining records used to support credits claimed is that of the licensee. Records required include, but are not limited to: (1) A log showing the type of activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, duration, instructor…

49-606. Exemptions. A licensee may be exempt from the professional development educational requirements for one or more of the following reasons: A. New licensees by way of examination or comity shall be exempt for their first renewal period. B. Licensees experiencing physical di…

49-607. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Reinstatements, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 7, eff July 26, 1996. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 2009. Repealed by SCSR 46-5 Doc. No. 5076, eff May 27,…

49-609. Dual License Holders. The total number of PDH units required shall be the same as that required for a single license holder; but at least ten units shall be obtained separately for each profession. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 7, eff July 26, 1996…

49-610. Reporting Forms. A. All renewal applications will contain a statement of verification that the licensee has obtained the required professional development hours at the time of renewal. Upon audit, the licensee must report the course date, sponsoring organization, location…

50-10. Purpose. This regulation is to establish a Continuing Education Program in the State of South Carolina for Registered Environmental Sanitarians in order to expand their knowledge and to meet the require- ments for Continuing Education as provided by Section 40-61-70 of the…

51-2. Examinations. A. Examinations, required for licensure, are approved by the board. An applicant may apply under the Americans’ with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide documentation for consideration. B. An examination fee will be charged for each examination taken by an appl…

51-3. Levels of Licensure, Requirements for Each Level, Operator-in-Charge Requirements for Facilities. A. The board shall certify qualified applicants in accordance with the levels of licensure defined in this article. In each case, the applicant must meet at least the minimum e…

51-4. Renewal of License, Continuing Education. A. Each license issued by the board shall be renewed annually or biennially on or before June 30. Any license not renewed within three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the date on which the license expired shall be considered lapsed…

51-5. Operator-in-Training Licenses. Biological Wastewater Operators, Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operators, Water Treatment Opera- tors, and Water Distribution Operators. A. For biological wastewater treatment operators, physical/chemical wastewater treatment opera- tors, water…

51-6. Fees. The board may charge fees as shown in South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 10-15. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 4, eff April 22, 2005; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4410, eff June 27, 2014; State Register Volume 39, Is…

51-7. Definitions. As used in S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 23, and these regulations A. ‘‘Direct Supervision’’ means supervision provided by a licensee who must (a) be on-site or immediately available to supervised persons via telephone, radio, or other electronic means: and (b) m…

51-8. Reciprocity. As used in S.C. Code Section 40-23-240(B): A. The board may license a person who is currently credentialed in another jurisdiction of the United States for licensed activities regulated by this chapter if the person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board…

52-100. State Ethics Commission. A. The State Ethics Commission offices are located in Columbia, South Carolina. B. The Commission transacts business weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding State Holidays. C. The State Ethics Commission remains in continuous session and meets r…

52-1001. Repeal of Existing Regulations and Adoption of Articles 1 through 10, Inclu- sive. A. Existing Regulations 52-1.1 through 52-10.1 inclusive, are repealed and replaced upon adoption of these Regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. B. The Regulations in …

52-202. Severability. A. If any provision, or the application of any provision, of this Chapter is determined to be invalid, null, or void, such determination shall not affect or invalidate any other provision, or the application of any other provision, of this Chapter, and to th…

52-203. Definitions. A. Masculine words, whenever used in this Chapter, shall include the feminine and neuter, and the singular includes the plural, unless otherwise specified. B. The following words or terms, when used in this Chapter, shall have the following meanings unless th…

52-204. Official Forms and Documents. A. The Commission prepares and approves all forms required under the Act. B. A person shall use a Commission form and shall not substitute another document for a form unless permitted by these Regulations or approved by the Commission. Photoc…

52-205. Date of Filing with the Commission Defined. A. The date of filing a form or paper with the Commission by first class mail, certified mail, hand delivery, or private courier is the date of receipt in the Commission’s offices as indicated by the date stamped on the form or …

52-206. Method of Service. A. The Commission serves hearing notices, Commission decisions and orders, and penalty assess- ment letters for late filing by certified mail, return receipt requested. Service is complete upon receipt as shown by the return receipt. B. All other papers…

52-207. Effect of Signature. A. All papers, including Commission forms, shall be signed by the filer, the party or by the party’s attorney, and must show the address and telephone number of the filer, party or attorney. B. The signature constitutes a certificate that the signer h…

52-208. Computation of Time. A. In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by these regulations or statutes, the day of the act, event or default after which the period of time begins to run is not included. The last day is included unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or a…

52-209. Motions and Other Papers. A. Any application to the Commission for an order shall be made by motion and state with particularity the grounds and relief or order sought. B. The requirement of writing is fulfilled if the motion is stated in a written notice of motion. The r…

52-210. Notice of Representation. A. In a contested case, the Complainant and the Commission are represented by the Commission’s attorney. B. Other parties may be represented as follows: (1) Individuals may appear on their own behalf; (2) A member of a partnership may represent t…

52-211. Subpoenas. A. A party may obtain a subpoena from the Commission signed but otherwise in blank. B. The party shall serve a subpoena and file proof of service when necessary. C. A person to whom a subpoena has been issued may move before a Commission panel for an order quas…

52-212. Amendments to Forms. A. A form required to be filed under the Act may be amended at any time to report new and previously undisclosed information, information which by inadvertence and/or reasonable neglect was not previously reported, or supplemental information which at…

52-301. Advisory Opinions, Generally. A. An informal or formal advisory opinion may be requested by any person to whom the Act could reasonably be expected to apply. The request must be in writing and relate prospectively to a real or hypothetical set of facts or circumstances. B…

52-302. Informal Advisory Opinions. A. Upon receipt of a request for opinion, the Commission will provide an informal advisory opinion, if appropriate. When a person receives an informal advisory opinion and believes the facts or law are contrary to the informal opinion, a formal…

52-303. Formal Advisory Opinions. A. A formal advisory opinion shall be considered by the Commission at a public meeting. The person whose conduct is the subject of the request may appear at the meeting. B. The Commission’s written opinion will be provided to the requestor and ma…

52-402. Lobbyist’s and Lobbyist’s Principal Registration, Termination, Supplemental Reg- istration, Record Keeping, and Reregistration Requirements. A. Lobbyists and lobbyist’s principals shall register with the Commission. (1) Registration is made by fully completing the appropr…

52-403. Lobbyists and Lobbyist’s Principal Reporting Requirements. A. Each lobbyist and each lobbyist’s principal, except as provided in subparagraph (C) below, shall no later than June thirtieth and January thirty-first of each year, file a report with the Commission covering th…

52-404. Registration of Rating or Ranking Entities. A. An entity which ranks or rates the actions, vote, or failure to act or vote of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or a member or committee of the General Assembly as to any action, vote, or failure to act or vote by these…

52-405. Administrative Enforcement of Registration and Reporting of Lobbyists, Lobby- ist’s Principals and Rating Entities Activities and Expenditures. A. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Commission shall assess a civil penalty in the amount authorized by the…