South Carolina Administrative Code

53-9. Renewal of License, Lapsed License, and Reinstatement. Licenses shall expire on June 30th, every two years on the odd numbered year, and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed. At least one month prior to expiration date of any license, the Department will notify …

55-10. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Allocation of Forest Tree Seedlings in Short Supply, repealed by SCSR 46-5 Doc. No. 5046, eff May 27, 2022.

55-11. Price Changes for Forest Tree Seedlings. The price charged for forest tree seedlings shall be established each year by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Said prices not to exceed the average direct cost of production of forest tree seedlings. The price list is to be …

55-6. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Hunting and Fishing Regulations on State Forest Lands Established as Wildlife Management Areas, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 1992. Repealed by SCSR 46-5 Doc. No. 5045, ef…

57-01. Definitions. Definitions found in Section 40-19-20 apply to this chapter. (A) ‘‘Supervision’’ means protective oversight, including review, timely quality control, and inspec- tion to assist the supervisee in preparing for practice and strengthening the skills of the super…

57-02. Officers of Board. The Board shall elect annually from among its members a president, vice-president, secretary- treasurer, and other officers as the Board determines necessary. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 1999. Amended by SCSR 46-5…

57-03. Meetings. (A) The Board shall meet at least two (2) times a year and at other times upon the call of the president or a majority of the Board members. (B) A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum; however, if there is a vacancy on the Board, a majority o…

57-04. General Licensing Provisions for Embalmers. An applicant for initial licensure as an embalmer must: (A) Submit an application on forms approved by the Board, along with the required fee; and (B) Meet the qualifications requirement as specified in 40-19-230(A); and (C) Subm…

57-05. General Licensing Provisions for Funeral Directors. An applicant for initial licensure as a funeral director must: (A) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (B) submit an application on forms approved by the Board, along with the required fee; and (C) submit evidence…

57-06. General Licensing Provisions for Apprentice Funeral Directors or Apprentice Embalmers. An applicant for an apprentice funeral director or apprentice embalmer must: (A) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (B) submit an application on forms approved by the Board, alo…

57-06.1. Apprenticeship Requirements. (1) An apprentice embalmer or funeral director must serve an apprenticeship of not less than twenty-four (24) months. Apprentice embalmers and funeral directors must be full-time employees as defined in this chapter; working under the direct …

57-07. General Provisions for Student Permits. An applicant for a student permit must: (A) submit evidence that the student is enrolled in an accredited mortuary science college or mortuary science college or program in the process of seeking accreditation in South Carolina and a…

57-08. Licensure by Endorsement. (A) An applicant that has been engaged in the licensed practice of funeral service for at least five years may be approved for a license by endorsement upon completing the following: (1) submitting proof of having been engaged in the licensed prac…

57-09. Provisions for Biennial Renewal of Licenses and Reactivation of Expired Licenses. (A) All licenses and renewals expire on the thirtieth (30th) day of June unless sooner revoked or canceled. No license may be issued or renewed for a period exceeding two (2) years. (B) All a…

57-10. Provisions for Permitting of Funeral Establishments. An applicant for permitting of a funeral establishment must: (A) submit an application on forms approved by the Board, along with the required fee; and (B) submit to an inspection of the funeral establishment. The inspec…

57-11. Continuing Education Requirements for Embalmers and Funeral Directors. (A) Persons licensed as embalmers or funeral directors must complete six (6) hours of formal continuing education during every licensure period as a condition of renewal of their license. The continuing…

57-12. Fees. (A) The Board may charge fees as shown in South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 10-17. (B) All fees are nonrefundable. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 23, Issue No. 5, eff May 28, 1999. Amended by State Register Volume 24, Issue No. 4, eff April 28, 2000…

57-13.1. Code of Ethics. (A) Responsibilities to the Family. (1) A funeral director shall, where possible, fully inform the family of the deceased concerning the time, the place, and details of the funeral service. (2) A funeral director shall consider the financial limitations o…

57-13.2. Websites. Websites for funeral establishments must list the individual South Carolina State Board of Funeral Service license or registration number of all licensed funeral directors, licensed embalmers, and registered crematory operators employed at the establishment and…

57-14.1. Records. Records, policies, and procedures will be maintained at the crematory site and will be available for inspection at all times. (A) The crematory shall maintain a log which shows clearly: (1) The name of the deceased; (2) A unique identification number assigned to…

57-14.2. Equipment and practices. (A) Each crematory must provide a holding facility of suitable size to accommodate all human remains which are retained and awaiting cremation. (B) For cremation by heat and flame, each crematory must be equipped with a commercially manufactured …

57-14.3. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Training of Crematory Operators, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 4, eff April 23, 2010. Amended by State Register Volume 37, Issue No. 6, eff June 28, 2013; SCSR 46-5 Doc. No. 5037, eff …

57-14.4. Repealed. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Training of Certified Crematory Trainer/Preceptors, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 4, eff April 23, 2010. Amended by State Register Volume 37, Issue No. 6, eff June 28, 2013; SCSR 46-5 …

57-15. Inspection guidelines. Inspection guidelines include the following: (1) An embalming room of at least 100 square feet. Funeral homes in operation prior to April 23, 2010, are exempt from the 100 square foot requirement; (2) A preparation room equipped with sanitary floor a…

58-1. a. State government shall be responsible for providing resources to support county govern- ment emergency operations and for coordinating support to county government from other sources, including the federal government, unaffected counties of the State, and adjacent states…

58-101. State Emergency Management Standards. A. General 1. There shall be established a South Carolina emergency management organization, which shall consist of a state element and forty-six county elements. The state element of this organization shall be comprised of all offici…

60-102. Standards for Licensing Birthing Centers for Deliveries by Midwives. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-89-60 and 44-7-260) A. Definitions, Interpretations and Penalties (1) Definitions: For the purpose of these Standards, the following definitions shall apply: (a) Adm…

60-109. Standards for Permitting Body Piercing Facilities. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code § 44-32-10, et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS SECTION 200—PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 201. Scope of Permit 202. Permit Application 203. Compliance 204. Issuance and Terms of Permit…

60-111. Standards for Licensing Tattoo Facilities. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-34-10, et seq.) SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS SECTION 200—LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 201. Scope of Licensure 202. License Application 203. Compliance 204. Issuance and Terms of License 205. Licensing Fees…

60-112. Implementation of Emergency Health Powers Act. (Statutory Authority: 2002 SC Code Ann. §§ 44-1-140; 44-4-100 et seq. (Supp. 2003). Related Authority: SC Code Ann. § 25-1-440 (Supp. 2003)) Section 1. Scope and Purpose This regulation provides procedures for responding to t…

60-114. South Carolina Birth Defects Program. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-44-10 through 44-44-160) Section A: Purpose and Scope Section B: Definitions Section C: Public Health Surveillance and Monitoring of Birth Defects Section D: Data Usage Section E: Referral Section…

60-116. South Carolina Trauma Care Systems. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-61-510 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS: SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS SECTION 200—DESIGNATION PROCESS 201. Eligibility for Designation 202. Application Process 203. Designation Renewal 204. Categories of Design…

60-117. Access to Restricted Information. Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 30-4-45 A. Purpose and Scope. This regulation applies to information that has been designated pursuant to S.C. Code Section 30-4-45 for restricted release. B. Definitions. 1. Department. The Departme…

60-118. South Carolina Stroke Care System. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-61-610 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS SECTION 200—RECOGNITION PROCESS 201. Eligibility for Recognition. 202. Application Process. 203. Recognition Renewal. 204. Recognition Levels.…

60-12. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING ABORTION CLINICS. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-7-130 and 260; 44-41-10 et seq.; and 44-93-100. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE. SECTION 101. Definitions. SECTION 102. License Requirements. SECTION 103. P…

60-120. South Carolina Immunization Registry. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code § 44-29-40) Table of Contents: A. Purpose and Scope. B. Definitions. C. Registration and Reporting Requirements. D. Permitted Uses and Disclosures of Immunization Registry Information. E. Compliance and…

60-122. Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-70-10 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100. PURPOSE AND SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICEN- SURE. 101. Purpose and Scope. 102. Definitions. 103. Requirements for Licensure. …

60-123. Critical Congenital Heart Defects Screening on Newborns. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code § 44-37-70 et seq.) Table of Contents: SECTION 100. Purpose and Scope; Definitions. SECTION 200. Screening Criteria and Procedures. SECTION 300. Religious Objection. SECTION 100. Purp…

60-125. Standards for Licensing Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-7-260) SECTION 100 - DEFINITIONS AND LICENSURE 101. Definitions 102. Licensure SECTION 200 - ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS 201. General 202. Inspections and Investigations 203.…

60-13. Standards for Licensing Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellec- tual Disabilities. Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-7-110 et seq. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS SECTION 200—LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 201. Scope of Licensure 202. License Applica…

60-16. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONAL GENERAL INFIRMARIES. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-7-110 through 44-7-394, 44-37-40, 44-37-50, and 63-7-40.) Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 60-16, 101 through 3001. HISTORY: Amende…

60-19. Vital Statistics. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-63-10 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS SECTION 200—SYSTEM OF VITAL STATISTICS SECTION 300—SECURITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF SYSTEM OF VITAL STATISTICS 301. General 302. Preservation of Vital Records and…

60-20. Communicable Diseases. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-1-110, 44-1-140 and 44-29-10 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1. Definitions SECTION 2. Disease Reporting. SECTION 3. The Department Shall Investigate Reported Cases. SECTION 4. Mitigation Measures, Isolation a…

60-21. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-1-110, 44-1-140 and 44-29-10 et seq.) A. Definitions (1) Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs -Any of a diverse group of infections caused by biologically dissimilar pathogens and transmitted by sexual c…

60-24. Licensed Midwives. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-1-140, 40-33-30, 44-37-40, 44-37-50, and 44-89-10 et seq.) Table of Contents: A. Purpose and Scope; Definitions. 1. Purpose and Scope. 2. Definitions. B. Interpretations. 1. License. 2. Issuance of License. 3. Effect…

60-31. Health Care Cooperative Agreements. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-7-500 through 44-7-590.) CHAPTER 1 PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, APPLICABILITY SECTION 101. Purpose: These Regulations implement the legislative intent that there be a state regulatory program to permit and e…

60-4. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-53-280(a)) Editor’s Note Unless otherwise noted, the following constitutes the history for 60-4. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 21, Issue No. 6, Part 2, eff June 27, 1997; State Register Volume 27, Issue…

60-7. Emergency Medical Services. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code §§ 44-61-10 et seq., 44-78-10 et seq., and 44-80-10 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS, LICENSURE, AND CERTIFICATION 101. Definitions. 102. Licensure. 103. EMS Agency License Application. 104. Emerg…

60-75. Standards for Licensing Day Care Facilities for Adults. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-7-260) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS AND LICENSURE 101. Definitions. 102. Licensure. (II) SECTION 200—ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS 201. General. 202. Inspections and Inve…

60-77. Standards for Licensing Home Health Agencies. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code § 44-69-10 et seq.) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS AND LICENSURE 101. Definitions. 102. Licensure. SECTION 200—ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS 201. General. 202. Inspections and Investigati…