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Document No. 5369 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20 62-300 - 62-375. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Emergency Situation: With the S.C. General Assembly’s approval of Governor McMaster’s Act #156, effective July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education proposes the following revisions to Chapter 62 regulation, R.62-300 through 62-375, South Carolina Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and Scholarship Enhancement Program. The proposed regulation provides the allowance of education and accounting majors to be added t…

Document No. 5368 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-149-10 et seq. 62-1200.1 - 62-1200.75. LIFE Scholarship Program and LIFE Scholarship Enhancement. Emergency Situation: With the S.C. General Assembly’s approval of Governor McMaster’s Act #156, effective July 1, 2024, 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 and Scholarship Enhancement Program. The proposed regulation provides the allowance of education and accounting maj…

Document No. 5367 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-11-10, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 Emergency Situation: These emergency regulations establish seasons, limits and special restrictions for dove hunting on Dove Management Areas. Because the dove season begins December 22, 2024, it is necessary to file these regulations as emergency. Text: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PUBLIC DOVE FIELDS 2024-2025 Dove Management Area Regulations: The following fields are open only during the dates and times indicated below. AWildlife Managemen…

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. 5366 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-40-40, 59-40-115, and 59-40-180 43-601. Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. Preamble: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-601 Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 26, 2024. Section-by-Section Discussion: Section VIII. Sponsor Registration for Institutions of Higher Learning. Section IX. Charter School Authorizer Transfer Schedule. Notice of Public Hearing…

Document No. 5362 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY CHAPTER 35 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-130, 40-13-60, and 40-13-230(B) 35-3. Minimum Curriculum for a School of Cosmetology, Nail Technology, or Esthetics. Emergency Situation: Estheticians are individuals who practice make-up or skin care for the sole purpose of beautifying the skin. To practice esthetics in South Carolina, an esthetician must hold a license from the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology, which is issued following: completion of at least 450 hours in classes in skin care …

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. 5305 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE CHAPTER 47 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-29-110 and 41-29-230 47-6. Benefit Ratio for Zero Taxable Wages. Synopsis: The Department of Employment and Workforce proposes amending R.47-6, Benefit Ratio for Zero Taxable Wages, to conform with Section 3303(a) of the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, which prohibits assignment of an unemployment insurance tax rate of less than one percent to a new or newly covered employer with less than one year of experience. To maintain compliance with the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the Departme…

Document No. 5364 ATTORNEY GENERAL CHAPTER 13 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 35-1-101 et seq. 13-401. Examinations for Securities Agents, Investment Advisers, and Investment Adviser Representatives. 13-403. Broker-Dealer, Agent, Investment Adviser, and Investment Adviser Representative Registrations, Terminations, and Brochure Delivery. Preamble: The Office of the Attorney General proposes to update, amend, and promulgate regulations regarding agent and investment adviser representative exams, registrations, and continuing education requirements. The Notice of Drafting regarding this …

Document No. 5361 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-11-1910 123-56. Deer Processors and Donated Deer Processing Fee Recovery. Emergency Situation: SC Code Section 50-11-1910(B) was amended effective May 2024 authorizing the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to promulgate regulations 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 the deer. Given the timing of passage…

Document No. 5360 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 63 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 57-25-800 through 57-25-830 63-339. Agritourism and Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing. Preamble: S.C. Code Sections 57-25-800 through 57-25-830 authorize SC Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations necessary for regulating the Agriculture and Tourism-oriented directional signing program. These regulations are being updated to be in compliance with the latest version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and provide guidance based on current practices agreed upon…

Document No. 5358 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 63 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 57-25-170 63-338. Specific Information Service Signing. Preamble: S.C. Code Section 57-25-170 authorizes SC Department of Transportation to make regulations necessary for regulation of the specific information service signing or known as the LOGO Program. These regulations are being updated to be in compliance with the new language and requirements of the latest version of the FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and to amend the criteria for FOOD sign category to include the requ…

Document No. 5298 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-1-110 15-1. Limitations and Restrictions on Purchase and Sale of Securities. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) amends Regulation 15-1 in order to allow state-chartered banks, state savings banks, and savings and loan associations to purchase and sell securities and invest in operating subsidiaries in the same manner as their nationally-chartered counterparts. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed R…

Document No. 5297 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-110(3) and 34-26-210 15-52. Increase in Field of Membership. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) repeals Regulation 15-52 because the federal policy statements referenced therein have been withdrawn, and because the Regulation pre-dates current credit union statute and is inconsistent with current statutory field of membership rules. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State R…

Document No. 5295 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-32. Home Improvement Loans. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) repeals Regulation 15-32, as it references the Home Loan Bank Board a federal regulatory entity which no longer exists, and incorporates federal regulations that have been repealed. 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. 32 …

Document No. 5291 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-39H. Financial Institutions May Share in Ownership or Lease and Operation of Freestanding Automatic Teller Machine Branches. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-39H as outdated and unnecessary. 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: 15-39H. Repealed.…

Document No. 5288 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-39R. Regulatory Net Worth Requirements. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) repeals Regulation 15-39R, as it references the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Company (FSLIC), a federal regulatory entity which no longer exists, and incorporates federal regulations that have been repealed. 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:…

Document No. 5287 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60, 34-1-110, and 34-50-530(A) 15-26. Disposition of Real Property of Banks. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) amends Regulation 15-26 in order to allow state-chartered banks, state savings banks, and savings and loan associations to hold, dispose of, and account for “Other Real Estate Owned” in the same manner as their nationally-chartered counterparts. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was p…

Document No. 5284 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60, 34-1-110, and 34-50-530(A) 15-25. Purchase of Property for Future Expansion. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) amends Regulation 15-25 in order to allow state-chartered banks, state savings banks, and savings and loan associations to hold property acquired for future expansion in the same manner as their nationally-chartered counterparts. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024. The Proposed Regulation was published in …

Document No. 5282 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210 15-48. Procedure for State Credit Unions to Use Share Drafts. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-48 as it incorporates by reference a federal regulation no longer in effect. 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: FINAL REGULATIONS 35 South Carolina State Register Vol. 48, Issue 11 November 22, …

Document No. 5280 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-1-110 15-29. Loans to Officers and Directors. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) repeals Regulation 15-29, which requires loans to officers and directors of a state chartered bank to be approved by a two-thirds vote of the board of directors. Loans to officers and directors is already addressed sufficiently by Section 34-13-80 and by federal law at 12 C.F.R. Section 215, et seq (often referred to as “Reg O”). The Notice of Drafting was published in t…