South Carolina Administrative Code

81-12. Effect of Discipline. A person who, having voluntarily surrendered his license, registration or certification has been thereafter reinstated in the manner hereinafter provided, or who, having been suspended for an indefinite period, has been thereafter reinstated in the ma…

81-120. Continued Professional Education for Physician Assistants. The continued professional competency of a physician assistant holding a South Carolina license that renews biennially must be demonstrated in the following manner: (A) One hundred (100) CME credits, including no …

81-200. Definitions. (1) ‘‘Qualified Physician Sponsorship’’ is defined as the existence of a physician permanently licensed in the State with special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment, and assessment of respiratory problems and assumes the responsibility for sup…

81-202. Continuing Education Requirements. As a specific condition for the annual renewal of a permanent or provisional license, each licensed respiratory care practitioner must document the completion of at least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education within the twelve (12) …

81-204. Principles of Medical Ethics. (1) A respiratory care practitioner shall be dedicated to providing competent respiratory care with compassion and respect for human dignity. (2) A respiratory care practitioner shall deal honestly with patients and colleagues, and strive to …

81-205. Reporting of Misconduct. All employers of respiratory care practitioners shall report to the board, within thirty (30) days, any instances of misconduct leading to suspension or involuntary discharge. Misconduct is defined in ‘‘Grounds for Discipline’’ in Section 40-47-63…

81-21. Quorum of Board or Hearing Panel. A majority of the members of the Board or of a hearing panel shall constitute a quorum for all purposes; and the action of a majority of those present comprising such quorum shall be the action of the Board or of such hearing panel. HISTOR…

81-23. Administrator is Agent for Service of Notices on Non-resident Physicians. Service of any notice provided for in these Regulations upon any non-resident respondent who has been admitted to the practice of medicine or osteopathy, or upon any resident respondent who, having b…

81-25. Docket of Complaints. The Administrator of the Board shall keep a docket of each complaint and of all proceedings thereon, and the same shall be retained permanently as a part of the records of the Board. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 6, Part 3, e…

81-27. Final Orders of the Board. Final orders of the Board in any disciplinary proceeding shall be issued upon approval of the Board as provided in Section 40-47-117. All final orders shall be kept on file in the Board’s office, but only final orders not designated as private re…

81-300. Fees. The Board may charge fees as shown in South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 10-24 and on the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners website at http://llr.sc.gov/POL/Medical/. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 36, Issue No. 6, eff June 22, 2012. Amended…

81-31. Contents of Petition for Reinstatement. Subject to the foregoing restrictions, any person who has been indefinitely suspended from the practice of medicine or osteopathy and who wishes to be reinstated may file with the Administrator his verified petition, and thirteen (13…

81-32. Action by Board. The Board shall, with all convenient dispatch, proceed to hold a hearing or hearings, take evidence concerning the petitioner’s character and his claim of rehabilitation and make findings of fact and a decision. Reasonable notice of all such hearings befor…

81-33. Board’s Report to be Filed; Procedure Thereupon. The report of the Board and six (6) copies of the Board’s findings of fact and recommendations shall be filed in the office of the Administrator, who shall thereupon notify the petitioner or his counsel and the Office of Gen…

81-40. Investigation at Instance of Board or Commission Members; Procedure Thereun- der. Whenever any Board or Commission member learns from sources deemed by him to be reliable that a physician licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in this State is engaging in practices in…

81-401. Continued Professional Education for Academic Licenses. The continued professional competency of a physician holding an academic license that renews annually must be demonstrated in the following manner: (A) Twenty (20) hours of Category I continuing medical education spo…

81-50. Regulation to be Liberally Construed. The process and procedure under Articles 1 through 4 shall be as summary as reasonably may be. Amendments to any complaint, notice, answer, objection, return, report or order may be made at any time prior to final order of the Board. A…

81-500. Powers and Duties of Athletic Trainers’ Advisory Committee. (A) The committee: (1) may recommend regulations relating to professional conduct and continuing professional education of athletic trainers to the Board to carry out the provisions of this article; (2) shall con…

81-501. Renewal and Reinstatement of License. (A) Licenses shall be issued with a uniform expiration date and shall remain active for a period of two years. A licensee may renew the license beginning three months before the expiration date. If a licensee fails to renew the licens…

81-502. Change of Name and Address. A licensee shall notify the Board in writing within 45 business days of any change of his or her name, residential address, office address, email address(es) and/or telephone number(s). A licensee requesting a name change must submit appropriat…

81-503. Standards of Conduct. (A) In addition to the grounds provided in South Carolina Code Section 40-1-110, upon finding misconduct that constitutes one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action, the Board of Medical Examiners may cancel, fine, suspend, revoke, issue a pr…

81-505. Patient Care. Athletic trainers are expected to adhere to and practice in accordance with the domains of practice set forth in the most updated Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer’s Practice Analysis, which identifies essential knowledge and skills for the ath…

81-507. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards. The Board adopts the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer Standards of Professional Practice. HISTORY: Added by SCSR 48-5 Doc. No. 5234, eff May 24, 2024.

81-60. Principles of Medical Ethics. A. A physician shall be dedicated to providing competent medical service with compassion and respect for human dignity. B. A physician shall deal honestly with patients and colleagues, and strive to expose those physicians deficient in charact…

81-70. Requirements for Limited License. A. Applicants who practice before they are approved are subject to a late fee of $25 and charges of violation of the Medical Practice Laws and Regulations. B. The fee for each Limited License is $150. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Vol…

81-75. Emergency Temporary Licenses. A. Upon the declaration of a state of emergency by the Governor, the Board may authorize the issuance of emergency temporary licenses to physicians, physician assistants, and respiratory care practitioners actively licensed to practice in anot…

81-80. Requirements to Take Step 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Applicants wishing to take Step 3 of the USMLE must satisfy the following requirements. A. Educational Requirements: (1) Graduation from medical school located in the United States, its territo…

81-81. Oral and/or Written Examinations for Graduates of Medical Schools Located Outside the United States or Canada. All applicants for licensure graduating from medical schools located outside the United States or Canada must satisfactorily complete oral and/or written examinat…

81-90. Requirements For Permanent License. A. The non-refundable application fee for a permanent license shall not exceed $580.00. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 7, Issue No. 5, May 27, 1983; State Register Volume 8, Issue No. 4, April 27, 1984; State Register Volume 1…

81-91. Election Procedures for the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Disciplinary Commission. Notice of the election of Board Members shall be provided to each physician possessing a permanent license and eligible to vote, according to records of the Board. Physici…

81-96. Office Based Surgery. A. Statement of Intent and Goals The purpose of this regulation is to promote patient safety in the non-hospital office-based setting during procedures that require the administration of local anesthesia, sedation/analgesia, or general anesthesia, or …

83-1. Traffic and Parking Regulations; Introduction. a. The definitions and meanings of terms shall be as follows: Academic Year TTTTTTT From opening date of school one calendar year to same date of the ensuing calendar year. Campus TTTTTTTTTTTTT All property located in and aroun…

83-20. Introduction. The Public Safety Department is responsible for registration of vehicles, keeping registration cards, issuance of decals, and recording and reporting violations to the Director of Public Safety. 83-21. Who Must Register. Every Faculty, Staff member, Employee …

83-24. New Decals or Keys. Should a decal become mutilated, a new decal may be obtained from the Public Safety Department without charge. A fee of $2.50 will be charged to replace lost keys. 83-25. Car Pools. Car pools are permitted on Campus. A paying member must sign up the mem…

83-30. Introduction. Public Safety Officers are empowered and authorized to issue summons and/or traffic citations pursuant to authority contained in the Act to Regulate Traffic at State Institutions and to Provide Penalties (§§ 56-21-10 to 56-21-60 of the 1976 Code). The driver …

83-9. Application of Laws. The fact that a person parks in violation of any law, or regulation and does not receive a citation does not mean that the law, or regulation is no longer in effect. 83-10. Cross-Walks. Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way at designated cross-walks a…

87-3. Forms. A. The form and content of all applications, reports, records, petitions, and certificates provided for in the laws relating to the care and commitment of mentally ill persons or chemically dependent persons shall be in such form and of such content as required by th…

88-105. Definitions. A. Annual: Within a 12-month time period. B. Candidate: Any Qualified Provider who has applied for a License from the Department. C. Community Integrated Setting (CIS): A physical location based in the community that does not meet the definition of an FBS, at…

88-110. Scope. A. No DDSN Sponsored program shall be operated in part or in full for the care, maintenance, education, training, or treatment of more than two persons with Intellectual Disability or a Related Disability (ID/RD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Head Injury, Spinal…

88-120. Effective Date and Term of License. A License will be effective for up to a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, beginning with the date of issuance. HISTORY: Renumbered from 88-115 and amended by SCSR 48-5 Doc. No. 5179, eff May 24, 2024.

88-125. Applications for License. A. Applications for License shall be made to the Department at license@ddsn.sc.gov. B. The appropriate forms for licensing will be made available by the Department. Qualified Providers requesting a License shall file an application under oath on …

88-135. Validity of License. A. A License cannot be sold, assigned, or transferred, nor shall it be valid for any premises other than those for which it was issued. B. A License shall be considered invalid if any of the information provided to the Department in the Licensing Appl…

88-140. Separate Licenses. A. A separate License is required for programs operated in an FBS even though they are operated by the same Licensee or agency. B. When two or more defined programs are operated on the same premises or building, a separate License is required and must b…

88-145. Annual Licensing Inspections. A. On-site licensing inspections shall include, but not be limited to: (1) Water measurement to ensure temperatures are: (a) No less than 100 ∞ F; and (b) No more than 120 ∞ F in a setting if a Participant is unable to independently regulate …

88-150. License Types. A. Day Services (1) Day Services - Adult Activity; or (2) Day Services - Unclassified Setting. (a) Licensees may render Services in an FBS or in a CIS. (3) A Day Service Program may not offer Services in a licensed residential setting, in the home of a Part…

88-155. Setting Closure. A. At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the permanent closure of a residential setting, the Licensee shall notify the Department in writing of the intent to close and the effective closure date. Within ten (10) calendar days of the closure, the set…

88-160. Violation Classifications. A. Violations of standards in this regulation are classified as follows: (1) Class I violations are those that the Department determines to be an imminent danger to the health and safety of the Participants in the setting or a substantial probab…

88-165. Non-Compliance with Licensing Requirements. A. A setting found to be in non-compliance with the standards of this regulation shall submit an acceptable written plan of correction to the Department or its contractor by the date specified by the Department. The written plan…

88-170. Provisional License. At the Department’s discretion, a Provisional License may be issued for settings with deficiencies affecting the health, safety, or welfare of Participants. Provisional Licenses are time-limited and location specific. Provisional Licenses may be grant…

88-175. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License. A. The Department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license on any of the following grounds: (1) Failure to establish or maintain proper standards of care and service as prescribed in DDSN directives and individual service standa…