Proposed Regulations

Document No. 5453 SOUTH CAROLINA HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION CHAPTER 65 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-13-40, 1-13-50, 1-13-70, 1-13-90, and 1-13-100 65-1. Definitions. 65-2. Complaint. 65-3. Investigation and Production of Evidence. 65-5. Conference, Conciliation and Persuasion. 65-7. Reconsideration of Order of Dismissal or Order to Initiate Suit. 65-8. Procedure for Hearing as Provided by Section 1-13-90(c) of the Act. 65-9. Procedure for the Institution of Civil Actions as Provided in Section 1-13-90(d) of the Act. 65-14. Confidentiality. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Human Af…

Document No. 5452 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 63 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 57-3-110 63-370. Private Driveway Entrances to Highways. 63-380. Erosion Control. 63-800 through 63-807. Bus Shelters. Preamble: These regulations are being promulgated to modernize, clarify and update existing regulations which govern, to the extent authorized by S. C. Code, Title 57. The regulations concern driveways, erosion control, and bus shelters regulations. Section-by-Section Discussion: 63-370. Private Driveway Entrances to Highways. The South Carolina Department of Transportation propose…

Document No. 5451 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-55-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-58. State Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Preamble: Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-55-10 et seq. and 2023 Act No. 60, the Department is authorized to promulgate regulations governing the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of public water systems in the State. The Department proposes amending S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 61-58, State Primary Drinking Water Regulations (R.61-58), to adopt federal re…

Document No. 5450 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 63 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 57-3-110 63-390 through 63-397. Tandem Trailer Combination and Other Larger Vehicle Access Control Act. 63-700 through 63-718. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. Preamble: These regulations are being promulgated to modernize, clarify and update existing regulations which govern, to the extent authorized by S. C. Code, Title 57. The regulations concern tandem trailer combinations and disadvantage business enterprise program, guidelines for selection of set aside projects, Section-by-Section …

Document No. 5448 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAPTER 103 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140 103-845.1. Public Witness Testimony and Customer Public Hearings. (New) Preamble: On June 19, 2025, the Public Service Commission issued Order No. 2025-392, and the Commission “instruct[ed] the Chief Clerk to schedule workshops as necessary and initiate a rulemaking related to customer public hearings.” S.C. Code Ann. Section 58-3-140(E) in Act 41 of 2025 – the “South Carolina Energy Security Act” reads as follows: “The commission may convene public hearings to allow public utility customers…

Document No. 5447 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110 and 38-3-110 69-64. Exempt Commercial Policies. Preamble: The Insurance Law gives the Director or his designee the authority to prescribe the standards for service to be observed by licensees transacting business in this state. That authority is also codified in the provisions referenced above. The Department of Insurance proposes to amend Regulation 69-64, Exempt Commercial Policies, to correct references to workers compensation insurance in the regulation and to clarify the Department’s auth…

Document No. 5446 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAPTER 103 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140 103-822. Signature and Verification. 103-831. Computation of Time. 103-832. Subpoenas and Subpoenas Duces Tecum. 103-833. Written Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents and Things. 103-834. Depositions. 103-835. Other Discovery Procedures. 103-842. Order of Procedure. 103-842.1. Cases/Applications/Petitions with Established Comment Procedural Schedule Without a Hearing. (New) 103-845. Witnesses. 103-846. Evidence. 103-851. Briefs or Proposed Orders. Preamble: On June 19, 20…

Document No. 5445 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 63 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 57-3-110 63-370. Private Driveway Entrances to Highways. 63-380. Erosion Control. 63-390 through 63-397. Tandem Trailer Combination and Other Larger Vehicle Access Control Act. 63-700 through 63-718. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program. 63-800 through 63-807. Bus Shelters. Preamble: These regulations are being promulgated to modernize, clarify and update existing regulations which govern, to the extent authorized by S. C. Code, Title 57. The regulations concern driveways, erosion control, tan…

Document No. 5443 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-112-100 62-600 - 62-612. Determination of Rates of Tuition and Fees. Preamble: R.62-600 through 62-612 of Chapter 62 is being amended and replaced in its entirety. Revisions to the existing regulation for the SC Residency Regulation are being considered to clarify the policies and procedures for administering the program. In the proposed amendments, the regulation is being updated to reflect recently passed Act 51 of 2023, relating to the requirement to acquire a South Carolina Driver’s …

Document No. 5441 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. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations that set seasons, bag limits and methods of huntin…

Document No. 5440 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-5-30 123-37. Verifiable Documentation for Blue Crab License Eligibility. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) proposes to promulgate regulation relating to the determination of verifiable documentation for limited commercial blue crab license renewal eligibility as PROPOSED REGULATIONS 27 South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 11 November 28, 2025 required in Section 50-5-400(H), to create an effective and efficient process and to ensure proper, eq…

Document No. 5439 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-5-30 and 50-5-905 123-34. Shellfish Permits. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation 123-34(B) Shellfish Permits. The subject of the proposed action is to promulgate section 124-34(B)(2), to establish an expiration date for permit applications that do not receive an agency decision, request for additional information, or other official correspondence within twelve (12) months of the date of submission. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. N…

Document No. 5438 SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110 and 38-3-110 69-13.3. Uniform Class and Territory Plan-Motorcycles. Preamble: The Insurance Law gives the Director or his designee the authority to prescribe the standards for service to be observed by licensees transacting business in this state. That authority is also codified in the provisions referenced above. This regulation proposes the repeal of Regulation 69-13.3, Uniform Class and Territory Plan-Motorcycles because it is no longer needed. Moreover, the deductible option…

Document No. 5437 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CHAPTER 105 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-57-60, 40-57-135, 40-57-320, 40-57-340, and 40-57-740 105-2. Vacation Time Sharing Ownership Plans Defined. 105-3. Sale of Vacation Time Sharing Plan Receivables. 105-4. Providers of Courses. 22 PROPOSED REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 11 November 28, 2025 105-5. Application for Approval. 105-6. Course Curriculum, Approval, Attendance and Verification. 105-7. Enrollment Agreement, Policies, and Pr…

Document No. 5436 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110 and 38-3-110 69-14. Insurance Holding Company Systems. Preamble: The Insurance Law gives the Director or his designee the authority to prescribe the standards for service to be observed by licensees transacting business in this state. That authority is also codified in the provisions referenced above. This regulation proposes to clarify the language in the regulation. ANotice of Drafting for the modification of this regulation was published in the State Register on October 24, 2025. Section-by…

Document No. 5435 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110 and 38-3-110 69-64. Exempt Commercial Policies. Preamble: The Insurance Law gives the Director or his designee the authority to prescribe the standards for service to be observed by licensees transacting business in this state. That authority is also codified in the provisions referenced above. The Department of Insurance proposes to amend Regulation 69-64, Exempt Commercial Policies, to correct references to workers compensation insurance in the regulation and to clarify the Department’s auth…

Document No. 5434 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110, 38-3-110, and 38-91-10 69-62. Closeout and Termination of the SCAAIP. Preamble: The Insurance Law gives the Director or his designee the authority to prescribe the standards for service to be observed by licensees transacting business in this state. That authority is also codified in the provisions referenced above. Notice of Drafting for the proposed repeal of this regulation was published in the State Register on October 24, 2025. Section-by-Section Discussion: All sections of Regulation 69…

Document No. 5433 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-21-10, 59-119-150, and 59-119-320 27-30002.9. Nighttime Operation of Golf Carts. (New) Preamble: The proposed regulation changes will update procedures and traffic regulations related to the parking and operation, including nighttime operation, of golf carts used by students, visitors, employees, etc., on the University’s main campus. New language added to this section is intended to increase overall public safety and provide greater clarification on standards and compliance required to maintain public s…

Document No. 5432 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN CHAPTER 24 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-11-700(E) 24-1. Confidentiality of Records. 24-3. Case Reviews and Identification Of Appropriate Local Review Boards. 24-5. Conflicts of Interest Involving Review Board Members. 24-7. Agencies, Child-Caring Facilities, and Residential Group Care Homes Which Shall Be Invited and Encouraged to Attend Case Reviews. 24-9. Individuals Who Shall Be Invited and Encouraged to Attend Case Reviews. 24-11. Other Parties Who Shall Be Invited and Encouraged to A…

Document No. 5431 SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION CHAPTER 67 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110(A)(1)(c), 42-3-30, and 42-5-20 67-1507. Proof of Compliance, Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Preamble: The purpose of this proposed regulation is to clarify procedures for the acceptance, administration, and revocation of irrevocable letters of credit as proof of compliance for self-insured employers. It provides updated guidance to ensure the Commission’s ability to safeguard the payment of claims and maintain consistent standards of financial responsibility. Section-by-…

Document No. 5430 SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS ’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION CHAPTER 67 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 42-3-30 67-206. Filing a Claim. Preamble: The purpose of this proposed regulation is to update and clarify procedures governing the filing of a claim with the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. The amendments define acceptable forms for filing, set forth the requirements for letters of claim, and specify the responsibilities of employers and their representatives upon notice of filing. Section-by-Section Discussion: 67-206.A. Strike “To file a claim” and replace wi…

Document No. 5428 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40, 6-9-50, 6-9-55, and 40-1-70 8-1300. International Mechanical Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 13, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Mechanical Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and add 2024. 8-1300. Strike 2021 and add 2024 in both places code year is referenced. 8-1301. Hard return before “Where.” Add “of the duct” a…

Document No. 5427 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-1000. International Fuel Gas Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 10, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Fuel Gas Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-1000. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-1001. No change. 8-1002. No change. 8-1003. New section giving guidance on where …

Document No. 5426 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-900. International Fire Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 9, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Fire Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-900. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-901. Add “s” to “purpose.” 8-902. No change. 8-903. Replace 202 with 203.2.8 and replace Gen…

Document No. 5425 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY CHAPTER 115 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-67-70, 40-67-220(F), and 40-67-260(D) 115-2. Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. Preamble: The South Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology proposes to amend its regulations to include, but not be limited to, changes related to licensure requirements for Speech Language Pathology Assistants. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title of Chapter. Remove the slash between “Speech” …

Document No. 5424 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-9-40 and 40-1-70 8-800. International Building Code. Preamble: The South Carolina Building Codes Council proposes to amend Chapter 8, Article 8, to reflect modifications to the 2024 South Carolina Building Codes, the International Building Code. Section-by-Section Discussion: Title. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024. 8-800. Strike 2021 and replace with 2024 in two places. 8-801. Repealed. 8-802. Add “and” and add new referenced standard. 8-803. Strike “s” i…

Document No. 5423 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA AUCTIONEERS ’ COMMISSION CHAPTER 14 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-6-50, 40-6-60, and 40-6-270 14-1. Examinations. 14-2. Reporting of Continuing Education. 14-6. Licensees Prohibited from Using Unlicensed Bid Callers. 14-10. Appeal. 14-12. Renewal Applications and Lapsed Licenses. 14-15. Apprentice Auctioneer’s Supervision, Requirements, Exception and Termination. 14-18. Professional Standards. (New) 14-19. Definitions. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Auctioneers’ Commission proposes…

Document No. 5422 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY CHAPTER 99 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-1-77(I), 40-43-30(8), 40-43-60(D)(5) and (8), 40-43-83(C), 40-43-86(CC)(2)(a), and 40-43-150 99-43. Facility Permit Classifications. 99-48. Compounding Generally. (New) Preamble: The South Carolina Board of Pharmacy proposes amending and repealing various sections of Chapter 99, to include but not be limited to an amendment required to conform to H.3592, which passed during the 2024 legislative session and an amendment to R.99-43 to add permitti…