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Document No. 5344 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-75-10 et seq. and 2023 Act No. 77 61-96. Athletic Trainers. Synopsis: The Department of Public Health (“Department” or “DPH”) proposes repeal of R.61-96. In June 2023, the Governor signed into law 2023 Act No. 77 (S.397, R.94), transferring regulatory authority of athletic trainers from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (“DHEC”) to S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation (“LLR”). Sections 3 and 5 of the Act established that regulations promulgated by DHEC were con…

Document No. 5343 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 89 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-20-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 89-10 through 89-350. Office of the Governor – Mining Council of South Carolina. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) was created, effective…

Document No. 5341 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER 60 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 30-4-45 and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 60-117. Access to Restricted Information. (New) Synopsis: The Department of Public Health (Department or DPH) proposes a new regulation to establish DPH procedures regarding access to restricted information subject to S.C. Code Section 30-4-45. S.C. Code Section 30-4-45 authorizes DPH to regulate access to information, the unrestricted release of which could increase the risk of acts of terrorism. R.61-117, Access to Restricted Information, was pre…

Document No. 5340 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS BOARD CHAPTER 137 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-60-10(I), and 40-60-38 137-100. Definitions. 137-100.02. Qualifications. 137-100.03. Appraisal Categories. 137.100.04. Residential Experience Hours. 137-100.05. Nonresidential Experience Hours. 137-100.06. Co-Appraiser Experience. 137-100.07. Other Appraisal Experience. 137-200.02. Residential Mass Appraisals. 137-200.03. Nonresidential Mass Appraisals. 137-200.04. Mass Appraisal Experience Verification. 137-300.01. Responsi…

Document No. 5339 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY CHAPTER 99 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-43-60(D)(8), 40-43-83(I), and 40-43-86(B)(3)(c) 99-43. Facility Permit Classifications. Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Pharmacy proposes amending various sections of Chapter 99, to include changes required to confirm with H.3592, which passed during the 2024 legislative session. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 24, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. T…

Document No. 5338 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CHAPTER 71 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-220 71-506. Representatives of Employers and Employees. Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Division of Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA) proposes to add to and/or amend its regulations regarding the Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 24, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other ite…

Document No. 5337 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 72 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-14-10 et seq., 49-11-240, and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 72-1 through 72-9. Dams and Reservoirs Safety Act Regulations. 72-300 through 72-316. Standards for Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction. Synopsis : On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South…

Document No. 5335 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE CHAPTER 57 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-19-60, and 40-19-70 57-01. Definitions. 57-04. General Licensing Provisions for Embalmers. 57-05. General Licensing Provisions for Funeral Directors. 57-06.1. Apprenticeship Requirements. 57-08. Licensure by Endorsement. 57-10. Provisions for Permitting of Funeral Establishments. 57-12. Fees. 57-13.1. Code of Ethics. 57-13.2. Websites. 57-14.1. Records. 57-14.2. Equipment and practices. 57-14.3. Training of Crematory Operat…

Document No. 5334 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS CHAPTER 36 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-75-60 36-15. Reinstatement of Lapsed Licenses. Synopsis: The Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists proposes to amend R.36-15 to conform the language to statute. Additionally, the Board proposes to review and up…

Document No. 5333 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-55-10 et seq., 46-45-80, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., 49-4-10 et seq., 49-5-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-9. Water Pollution Control Permits. 61-43. Standards for the Permitting of Agricultural Animal Facilities. 61-44. Individual Residential Well and Irrigation Well Permitting. 61-58. State Primary Drinking Water Regulations. 61-67. Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction. 61-68. Water Classifications and Standards. 61-82. Proper Close…

Document No. 5332 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-60, 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-9-650, 50-11-10, 50-11-105, 50-11-300, 50-11-310, 50-11-315, 50-11-320, 50-11-365, 50-11-390, 50-11-410, 50-11-430, 50-11-500, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-540, 50-11-544, 50-11-546, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations. 123-51. Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons. 123-53. Bear Hunting Rules and Seasons. Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations that set s…

Document No. 5331 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-11-546 123-57. Electronic Harvest Reporting of Big Game – SC Game Check. (New) Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to add Regulation 123-57 “Electronic Harvest Reporting of Big Game – SC Game Check”. The subject of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to add provisions to prescribe details of electronic harvest reporting for all big game species (deer, wild turkey, and black bear). SC Code Section 50-11-546 was amended effective July 1, 2024, to make electronic …

Document No. 5330 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-1910 and 50-11-1920 123-56. Deer Processors and Donated Deer Processing Recovery Fee. (New) Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to add Regulation 123-56 “Deer Processors and Donated Deer Processing Recovery Fee”. The following new regulation is made in order to permit deer processors to process legally taken female (doe) deer donated by a hunter or deer depredation permittee and recover the fee of processing the deer from a person other than the individual who donated …

Document No. 5328 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 13-7-10 et seq., 44-2-10 et seq., 44-56-10 et seq., 44-93-10 et seq., 44-96-10 et seq., 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., 48-60-5 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-33. Drycleaning Facility Restoration Trust Fund. 61-63. Radioactive Materials (Title A). 61-64. X-Rays (Title B). 61-65. Particle Accelerators (Title C). 61-79.124. Permit Administration. 61-79.260. Hazardous Waste Management System; General. 61-79.261. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wast…

Document No. 5327 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 30 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-39-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 30-1. Statement of Policy. 30-2. Applying for a Permit. 30-4. Decisions on a Permit. 30-6. Appeals of Permit Decisions. 30-8. Enforcement. 30-10. Critical Area Boundaries. 30-11. General Guidelines for all Critical Areas. 30-12. Special Project Standards for Tidelands and Coastal Waters. 30-15. Activities Allowed Seaward of Baseline. 30-17. Application Procedures for General Permits Pursuant to Section…

Document No. 5326 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 19 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 49-1-10, and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 19-450. Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) was created, effective July 1, 2024. Pursuant to S.C. Code…

Document No. 5325 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-87-10 et seq., 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-62. Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards. 61-86.1. Standards of Performance for Asbestos Projects. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Envi…

Document No. 5324 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-55-610 et seq., 44-55-825, 44-55-827, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-56. Onsite Wastewater Systems. 61-81. State Environmental Laboratory Certification Program. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of…

Document No. 5323 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 121 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-43-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 R.121-8.0 through 121-8.28. Oil and Gas Exploration, Drilling, and Production. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) was created, effective …

Document No. 5322 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20 62-300 - 62-375. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Synopsis: The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education proposes the following revisions to Chapter 62 regulation, R.62-300 through 62-375, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Revisions to the existing regulation for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement Program are being considered to clarify the policies and procedures for administrating the program. In the proposed amendments, r…

Document No. 5321 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-149-10 et seq. 62-1200.1 - 62-1200.75. Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program and Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Enhancement. Synopsis: The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education proposes the following revisions to Chapter 62 regulation, R.62-1200.1 through 62-1200.75, LIFE Scholarship Program. Revisions to the existing regulation for the LIFE Scholarship & LIFE Scholarship Enhancement Program are being considered …

Document No. 5320 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-10 et seq., 38-3-110(2), and 38-21-300 69-14. Insurance Holding Company Systems. Synopsis: The Department is proposing to make changes to Regulation 69-14 to implement a group capital calculation and liquidity stress test framework to provide the Department, as a solvency regulator, additional tools for conducting group-wide supervision. Changes will also establish receivership provisions to ensure the continuity of essential services and functions to an insurer in receivership by affiliated entit…

Document No. 5318 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, 59-18-110, 59-18-300, 59-18-310(B), 59-18-320(C), 59-25-110, 59-26-10 et seq., 59-29-10 et seq., 59-33-30, 59-53-1810, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(g), 20 U.S.C. Section 6301 et seq., and Pub. L. No. 114-95 43-64. Requirements for Certification at the Advanced Level. Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-64: Requirements for Certification at the Advanced Level to update and streamline requirements for educators to become certified in leadership and administrative fi…

Document No. 5312 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CHAPTER 81 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, 40-47-110, and 40-47-1010 81-120. Continued Professional Education for Physician Assistants. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Medical Examiners proposes adding regulations establishing continuing education requirements for PAs. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 24, 2024. 284 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 5 May 23, 2025 Instructions: Print the regulation as shown belo…

Document No. 5311 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF GENETIC COUNSELORS CHAPTER 41 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-85-10(B)(1)(d) 41-1. Definitions. (New) 41.10. American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified Genetic Counselor Credential Recertification. (New) 41-20. American Board of Genetic Counseling Discipline. (New) 41-30. Continuing Education Requirements. (New) 41-40. License Renewal. (New) 41-50. Reinstatement of Lapsed Licenses. (New) 41-60. Limited Licenses. (New) 41-70. Name and Address Changes. (New) 41-80. Code of Ethics. (…

Document No. 5310 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS CHAPTER 49 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-22-50(B), and 40-22-60 49-603. Units of Credit. Synopsis: The Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors proposes to amend R.49-201 to correct a scrivener’s error. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 49-603. Units of Credit. The c…

Document No. 5309 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY CHAPTER 35 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-13-60 and 40-13-70 35-5.1. Licensure Application. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Cosmetology proposes revising its regulations to add a regulation requiring all applications for initial licensure, endorsement licensure, and renewal and reinstatement licensure to be accompanied by a current 2 x 2 photograph that will be affixed to the license issued. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. Instructions: Print the r…

Document No. 5307 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY CHAPTER 35 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-13-60 and 40-13-70 35-13. Out of State Applicants. Synopsis: The State Board of Cosmetology proposes revising its regulations regarding licensure for out-of-state applicants. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on August 23, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 35-13. Endorsement Licensure. A person currently licensed to practice in another state or territorial possession …

Document No. 5306 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-8-20 and 40-1-70 8-150. Continuing Education. Synopsis: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend R.8-150(6)(F) regarding the limitation on reimbursement for continuing education to 12 hours per year for building code enforcement officers. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 8-150. Continuing Education. (1) To qu…

Document No. 5304 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-108. Sanctions. Synopsis: S.C. Code Section 23-23-80 authorizes the Law Enforcement Training Council to make regulations necessary for the administration of S.C. Code Section 23-23-10 et seq. The proposed changes will update the language to be consistent with rest of the Chapter. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 24, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 37-108. Sanctions. FINA…

Document No. 5302 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-024. Investigation of Events Requiring Withdrawal of Certification; Notification to Officer. Synopsis: S.C. Code Section 23-23-80 authorizes the Law Enforcement Training Council to make regulations necessary for the administration of S.C. Code Section 23-23-10 et seq. The proposed regulation will state when the Law Enforcement Training Council may initiate an investigation into misconduct and notification requirements to the Officer. Section-by-Section Discussion: 37…

Document No. 5301 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS CHAPTER 110 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-63-70 110-1. Continuing Education Requirements. Synopsis: The Board of Social Work Examiners proposes to amend continuing education requirements for licensees of the Board to conform to Act 158 of the 2024 legislative session. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: ARTICLE 1 CONTINUING EDUCATION 110-1.…

Document No. 5300 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE CHAPTER 136 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 54-15-10, and 54-15-140 136-012. Apprentice Selection Process. 136-013. Pilot and Apprentice Age Limitations. 136-015. Previous Maritime Experience, Apprentice Applicants. 136-060. Marine Casualties, Accidents and Other Reports. 136-061. Reports of Coast Guard Investigations. 136-075. Pilotage Areas. Synopsis: FINAL REGULATIONS 297 South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 5 May 23, 2025 The Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Co…

Document No. 5293 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210 15-51. Terms and Conditions for State-chartered Credit Union to Make ARM Loans. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-51 as current state law allows greater flexibility. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 23, 2024. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. Text: 15-51. Repealed. Fiscal Impact Statement: Th…

Document No. 5292 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-50-530(A) 15-4. State Bank Dividends. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-4 in order to provide greater flexibility for sound institutions and broaden application of the regulation to include savings banks and savings and loan associations. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 23, 2024. Instructions: Amend the r…

Document No. 5290 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210 15-45. Electronic Fund Transfers. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-45 as it references an outdated “pilot program” which allowed credit unions to utilize electronic fund transfers; these transfers are now allowed by statute at Section 34-26-410. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 23, 2024. Instructions: Repeal t…

Document No. 5289 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-50-530(A) 15-14. Retention of Bank Records. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-14 to address outdated record retention language, and simplify and clarify the current record retention requirements, as well as clarify that the regulation applies to state chartered banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and trust companies. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Prop…

Document No. 5286 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210 15-50. Declaration of Dividends by State-chartered Credit Unions. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-50 to incorporate languages that clarifies the meaning of Section 34-26-710 regarding the declaring and paying of dividends by a credit union. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 23, 2024. 32 FINAL REGULATIONS South …

Document No. 5285 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-110 and 34-26-210 15-54. Record Retention for Credit Unions. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes a new regulation to be codified as “15-54. Record Retention for Credit Unions.” This regulation will establish the record retention requirements for state-chartered credit unions. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 23, 2024. Instructions: Pu…

Document No. 5283 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210 15-42. Authority to Engage in Activities Authorized for Federally Chartered Institutions. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-42 as it references repealed sections of the South Carolina Code, and because its language conflicts with existing statutory branching provisions, and because credit union trust powers are now addressed in Section 34-26-940. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. …

Document No. 5281 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-28. Income and Expense Statements Re Dividends. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-28 requiring banks to file income and expense reports along with any request to the Board to allow the bank to pay cash dividends to its shareholders. BOFI already receives this information in the “report of condition” required by Section 34-3-380. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regu…

Document No. 5276 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY CHAPTER 35 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-13-70 35-20. Sanitary and Safety Rules for Salons and Schools. Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Cosmetology proposes revising its regulations regarding the practice of esthetics generally, and will consider revising R.35-20. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on January 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 35-20. Sanitary and Safety Rules for Salons and Schools. (…

Document No. 5272 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTICIANRY CHAPTER 96 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-38-60 96-104. General Licensing Provisions. 96-108. Continuing Education. 96-109. Fees. Synopsis: The Board of Examiners in Opticianry proposes to repeal R.96-104 as it is duplicative of statute and therefore unnecessary. The Board further proposes to amend R.96-108 to clarify the requirements for continuing education (CE) courses for licensees and the approval process for those courses, and to amend R.96-109 to delete…

Document No. 5271 SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK CHAPTER 16 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-59-70(M) 16-10. Procurement of Appraisal Services. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Conservation Bank (Bank) proposes to add a new regulation addressing circumstances under which the Bank may procure independent appraisals of properties intended for conservation. Section-by-Section Discussion: 16-10. Adds new regulation regarding the procurement of appraisal services. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on April 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown b…

Document No. 5372 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING, AND REGULATION OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CHAPTER 71 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-210 Article 1, Subarticles 6 and 7 Occupational Safety and Health Standards The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor, Office of Occupational Safety and Health, hereby promulgates the following changes to South Carolina Regulations: In Subarticle 6 (General Industry): Revisions to Section 1910.1200, Hazard Communication Standard, as amended in Federal Register Volume 89, Number 196, dated Octo…

Document No. 5371 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-26-10, 59-26-30, and 59-26-40 43-234. Defined Program, Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements. Preamble: The State Board of Education proposes to amend Regulation 43-234.I: Defined Program for Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements. The SCDE proposes to update language in the regulation to align with statutory changes. Specifically, §59-29-120(A) requires that “public high schools must give instruction in the essentials of the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Emanc…

Document No. 5329 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-860, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation 123-204 “Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties”. The subject of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to close access and landing, including intertidal areas, at Deveaux Bank between March 15 and October 15 to protect sea and shorebirds. Deveaux Bank is closed to public access year-round …