Final Regulations

Document No. 5389 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120 and 34-1-60 15-35. Renegotiable Rate Mortgages. Synopsis: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to repeal R.15-35 because the federal law incorporated therein has been repealed. 44 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 11 November 28, 2025 The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 22, 2025. Instructions: Repeal the regulatio…

Document No. 5388 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120 and 34-1-60 15-31. Graduated-payment and Reverse-annuity Mortgages. Synopsis: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to repeal R.15-31 as unnecessary, and because the federal law referenced therein has been repealed. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 22, 2025. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. Text: 15-31. Repealed. Fiscal …

Document No. 5387 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120, 34-1-60, and 34-1-110 15-17. Federal 100 Percent Guaranteed Loans. Synopsis: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to amend R.15-17 to provide South Carolina state-chartered banks parity with national institutions. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 22, 2025. Instructions: Amend the regulation as follows. Text: 15-17. Federal 100 Percent Gua…

Document No. 5386 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120 and 34-1-60 15-38. Consumer Loans, Commercial Paper, and Corporate Debt Securities. Synopsis: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to repeal R.15-38 because it is unnecessary in light of previous regulation amendments, and because the federal law incorporated therein has been repealed. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 22, 2025. Instruction…

Document No. 5385 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120 and 34-1-60 15-39B. Adjustable-rate Mortgages. Synopsis: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to repeal R.15-39B because the federal law incorporated therein has been repealed. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 22, 2025. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. FINAL REGULATIONS 39 South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 11…

Document No. 5384 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-120 and 34-1-60 15-39C. Adjustable Mortgage Loan Instruments. Synopsis: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to repeal R.15-39C because the federal law incorporated therein has been repealed. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 27, 2025. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 22, 2025, and there was no public hearing requested. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. Text: 15-39C. …

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. 5370 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 46-37-20 27-1 through 27-8. Bee Regulations. Synopsis: The proposed changes and updates to Regulations 27-1 through 27-8 are based upon the need to provide greater efficiency within Clemson and to provide greater clarity to user groups and consumers. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on September 27, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items unchanged. Text: ARTICLE 1 HONEYBEE REGULATIONS (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 46-37-20) 27-1. Definitio…

Document No. 5365 ATTORNEY GENERAL CHAPTER 13 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 35-1-101 et seq. 13-203. Recognized Securities Manuals. 13-415. Registration Exemption for Investment Advisers to Private Funds. (New) 13-416. Registration Exemption for Merger and Acquisition Brokers. (New) Synopsis: The Office of the Attorney General proposes to update, amend, and promulgate regulations regarding exemptions from registrations requirements, including for securities offerings relying on S.C. Code Ann Section 35-1-202(2), advisers to certain private funds, and merger and acquisition brokers. T…

Document No. 5363 ATTORNEY GENERAL CHAPTER 13 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 35-11-100 et seq. 13-2101. Definitions. 13-2201. Application for Money Transmission License. 13-2202. Application for Approval to Engage in Money Transmission. 13-2301. Application for Currency Exchange License. 13-2501. Public Records. 13-2701. Hearing on Orders of Suspension or Revocation. Synopsis: The Office of the Attorney General proposes to repeal certain regulations previously adopted under the South Carolina Anti-Money Laundering Act. The amended South Carolina Money Services Act (S.C. Code Ann. §35-…

Document No. 5359 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-5-60 43-262. Assessment Program. Synopsis: Regulation 43-262.I. outlines the statewide assessment program, including the testing of public-school students at selected grade levels and in selected content and skill areas. The SCDE proposes to update outdated language in the regulation. Specifically, the No Child Left Behind Act is no longer in effect. It was replaced with the Every 22 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 5 May 23, 2025 Student Succeeds Act in 2015. Changing …

Document No. 5357 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-110(3) and 34-26-210 15-47. Merger Procedures for State Credit Unions. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-47 to simplify and clarify merger procedures for state-chartered credit unions, and also to provide parity with federal credit unions regarding the merger process. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on September 27, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on November 22, 2024…

Document No. 5356 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS CHAPTER 120 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-69-60, and 40-69-70 120-4. Licensure to Practice Veterinary Technology. 120-5. Biennial License Renewal. 120-6. Continuing Education Requirements; Waivers. 120-7. Continuing Education Provider and Sponsor Approval. Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners proposes to amend Chapter 120 of the Code of Regulations to make changes regarding continuing education requirements. The Board intends to review and wi…

Document No. 5355 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY CHAPTER 39 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-15-40 39-5. Registration of Licenses or Certificates. 39-19. Temporary Restricted License for Live Patient Continuing Education. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Dentistry proposes to amend its regulations, appearing in Chapter 39 of the South Carolina Code of Regulations, following a comprehensive review conducted pursuant to S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(J). Proposed changes include, but are not limited to, continuing education credit for denta…

Document No. 5354 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 36-04. Licensing Provisions for Professional Counselor Associate. 36-07. Licensing Provisions for Marriage and Family Therapy Associates. 36-09. Licensing Provisions for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisors. 36-16. Continuing Education Requirements for Professional Counselors, Addiction Counselors and …

Document No. 5353 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OFFICE OF ELEVATORS AND AMUSEMENT RIDES CHAPTER 71 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-16-140 and 41-18-120 71-4000. Purpose and Definitions. 71-4100. Maintenance of On-Site Information. 71-4200. Operation Procedures for Amusement Devices; Owners/Operator’s Responsibility. 71-4300. Operational Testing. 71-4400. Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Devices. 71-4450. Miscellaneous Safety Requirements for Amusement Rides. 71-4500. Insurance Bond, or Other Security. 71-4600. Permit Required. 71-4610. Permit Application Requirem…

Document No. 5351 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION CHAPTER 20 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-81-70(A)(6) 20-3.8. Use of Drugs and Stimulants. 20-3.14. Refreshment Containers. 20-3.17. Boxer’s Record; Suspension. 20-4.8. Permit Application and Fee. 20-5.2. Age. 20-5.18. Facial Hair and Jewelry. 20-7.2. Number Limitation. 20-8.13. Stopping a Bout. 20-23.9. Permit Applications and Fees. 20-24.4. When No Regulations Exist. 20-27.03. Requirements for mixed martial arts contestants. 20-27.04. Weigh in procedures. 20-27.09. Appearance, Attire and Prot…

Document No. 5349 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION CHAPTER 10 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50 and 40-1-70 10-17. Board of Funeral Service. 10-24. Board of Medical Examiners. 10-32. Board of Podiatry Examiners. 10-33. Board of Examiners for the Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists. 10-42. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation proposes to add to, amend or repeal fees within the fee schedules for certain …

Document No. 5348 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION CHAPTER 10 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50 and 40-1-70 10-4. Athletic Commission. 10-10. Contractor’s Licensing Board. 10-12. Board of Dentistry. 10-21. Long Term Health Care Administrators Board. 10-36. Real Estate Appraisers Board. 10-43. Board of Genetic Counselors. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation proposes to add to, amend or repeal fees within the fee schedules for certain boards and commissions whose fees appear in Chapter 10 of the South Carolina Code of Regula…

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. 5342 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CHAPTER 60 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 et seq. 61-103. Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents. Synopsis: Pursuant to R.61-103, Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents , the Department of Public Health (Department) establishes and enforces basic standards for the licensure, maintenance, and operation of residential treatment facilities for children and adolescents (RTFs) to ensure the safe and adequate treatment of persons served in this state. The Department proposes amending R.61-10…

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. 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 …

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. 5319 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-21-510, 59-33-10, and 59-33-120 43-243.2. Educational Interpreters for Students Who Are Deaf. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes adding R.43-243.2, Educational Interpreters for Students Who Are Deaf. This will establish the Regulation for Code of Laws Section 59-33-120. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. Text: 43-243.2. Educational Interpreters for Students Who Are Deaf. Deaf students, pu…

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. 5317 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 47-4-30, 47-19-30, and 47-19-170 27-1022. State Poultry Products Inspection Regulation. Synopsis: These regulations are being promulgated to modernize, clarify and update existing regulations which govern, to the extent authorized by S.C. Code, Title 47, Chapter 4, the inspection of poultry products produced for intrastate commerce. These updated regulations are necessary to comply with the federal Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 USCA 454, Section 5) which estab…

Document No. 5316 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 47-4-30 and 47-17-130 27-1023. State Meat Inspection Regulation. Synopsis: These regulations are being promulgated to modernize, clarify, and update existing regulations which govern, to the extent authorized by S. C. Code, Title 47, Chapter 4, the inspection of meat and meat food products produced for intrastate commerce. These updated regulations are necessary to comply with the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 USCA 661, Section 301) which established Federal-State…

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…