South Carolina Administrative Code

52-807. Additional Evidence. A. When additional evidence is necessary for the completion of the record in a case on review, the Commission may, in its discretion, order such evidence taken before a single commissioner or a panel. B. A party seeking to admit additional evidence in…

52-901. General. A. A Blind Trust is any trust in which a public official, public member, public employee, candidate for elective office, or a member of his household has a beneficial interest in the principal or income and the trustee of the trust is a financial institution, an …

52-902. Requirements of Trust Instrument. A. The trust instrument which establishes the trust must provide: (1) that the trustee has full and complete authority to manage and control, including the transfer and sale of the assets of the trust, without consulting or notifying any …

52-903. Effect. A. A public employee, public member or public official is not be prohibited from taking actions or making decisions concerning a financial interest in a blind trust organized and administered in accordance with this regulation, provided that the Commission has on …

53-1. Headquarters. Headquarters of the Board shall be located at Columbia, South Carolina.

53-10. Registration Determination. Registration will be determined on a basis of individual, personal qualifications and no firm, company, partnership, or corporations shall be licensed. That is, only natural persons shall be licensed to practice forestry in this state.

53-11. Reciprocity. Any applicant licensed to practice forestry by any other state or country whose requirements are determined by the Board to be commensurate with the requirements of this state and upon satisfactory review of the applicant’s record in the state or country of li…

53-12. Address Requirement. Each registrant shall notify the Board of his current mailing address. The registrant shall notify the Board of any change of address within 10 days of such change. Service or notice by mail shall be sufficient notice for purposes of this act and regul…

53-13. Statement of Guiding Definitions. For other forestry definitions the board will be guided by the most current version of the Dictionary of Forestry, published by the Society of American Foresters. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012…

53-14. Exceptions. Exceptions to the prohibited acts stated in Section 48-27-120 of the 1976 Code shall be: (A) Marking timber as a member of a crew, under the supervision of a registered forester, without responsibility for determination of objectives, volumes, values or other p…

53-15. Code of Ethics. The most current version of the Code of Ethics as recommended by the Society of American Foresters is hereby adopted as the standards of professional conduct for all foresters in this state. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff Jun…

53-2. Officers. The Board will elect officers each year. The following officers will be elected: (A) Chairman—whose duties shall be to: (1) Preside at meetings of the Board. (2) Appoint all committees. (3) Sign all certificates and other official documents. (4) Call special meeti…

53-20. Continuing Education Requirements. (A) Continuing Forestry Education: Each registered forester is required to meet the Continuing Education Requirements of the Board of Registration prior to registration renewal each biennium. (B) Biennial Requirements: A total of 20 Conti…

53-3. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board will be held in Columbia at least twice each year. Special meetings of the Board will be called by the Chairman by giving notice as required by S.C. Code Section 30-4-80. HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 45-5 Doc. No. 5012, eff May 28, 2021.

53-4. Quorum. A quorum means a simple majority of the constituent membership of a public body. HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 48-5 Doc. No. 5187, eff May 24, 2024.

53-5. Seals. The Seal of the Board was adopted at the meeting on October 13, 1961. It shall be used on all official papers, registration certificates and other formal documents of the Board. Each registered forester may use an impression seal or stamp on his plans, maps, specific…

53-7. Application for Registration. Requests for registration will be made to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Registration for Foresters. Application forms will be supplied upon request. Applicants shall supply all information requested on the fo…

53-8. Requirements for Registration. The following shall be considered as minimum evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is qualified for registration as a registered forester: (A) Examination. All applicants shall take and pass the examination for registration. Th…

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 …

55-1. General Regulations on South Carolina Forestry Commission Lands. 1. Entry onto South Carolina Forestry Commission lands is done wholly and completely at the risk of the individual. The State of South Carolina nor the South Carolina Forestry Commission accepts any responsibi…

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 …

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 …

57-15. 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. Local Emergency Management Standards. A. Counties 1. In order to provide effective and orderly governmental control and coordination of emergency operations in emergencies each county within this state must establish and maintain an emergency management agency and shall dev…

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…

60-103. Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents. Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 et seq. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 101. Definitions 102. License Requirements SECTION 200—ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS 201…

60-108. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY. (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code Ann. § 44-7-265 (1976, as amended)) CONTENTS: SECTION 100—DEFINITIONS, REFERENCES, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 101. Definitions 102. References 103. License Requirements SECTION 200—EN…

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…