Final Regulations

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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…

Document No. 5279 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CHAPTER 71 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-210 Article I, Subarticle 6, Sections 1910.6 and 1910.1200 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 Sections 1910.6 and 1910.1200 as amended in Federal Register Volume 89, Number 98, dated Mo…

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. 5269 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60 and 60-9-30 43-170. Uniform Procedure for Selection or Reconsideration of Instructional Materials. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Education (“State Board”) proposes this regulation which establishes consistent definitions and a two-prong threshold test for local educators and boards to determine if materials available to students in public schools are (1) Age and Developmentally Appropriate and (2) educationally suitable and aligned with the purpose of South Carolina’s instructional progra…

Document No. 5266 SOUTH CAROLINA WORKERS ’ COMPENSATION COMMISSION CHAPTER 67 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 42-3-30 67-1602. Payment of Compensation. Synopsis: The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission proposes to amend the regulation that addresses methods of payment by which compensation can be paid. Section-by-Section Discussion: 67-1602. Payment of Compensation. 1. Revises subsection A to allow the Commission to approve recipients who may accept payments on behalf of claimants. 2. Revises subsection B to clarify the purpose of subsection B. 3. Revises subsection C to mak…

Document No. 5265 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 through 44-7-394 61-16. Minimum Standards for Licensing Hospitals and Institutional General Infirmaries. Synopsis : Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 44-7-250 and -260(A)(1), the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) establishes and enforces minimum standards for the licensure, maintenance, and operation of hospitals to ensure the safe and appropriate treatment of persons served in this state. The Department proposes to amend the R.61-16 for consiste…

Document No. 5264 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 through 44-7-394 61-91. Standards for Licensing Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. Synopsis: Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 44-7-250 and 44-7-260(A)(4), the Department establishes and enforces the minimum standards for the licensure, maintenance, and operation of ambulatory surgical facilities to ensure the safe and appropriate treatment of persons served in this state. In accordance with 2023 Act No. 20 (S.164), the Department proposes amending R.61-91 to promulgate regula…

Document No. 5263 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 46-13-30 27-1070. Definitions. 27-1071. Registration of Pesticides. 27-1078. Certification and Licensing of Commercial Applicators. 27-1083. Pesticide Application Assurance, Vehicle Identification, Applicator Records Maintenance, and Direct Supervision. 27-1085. Standards for Prevention or Control of Wood-destroying Organisms. Synopsis: These proposed changes to the existing pesticide regulations consist of wording corrections, deletions and additions to provide greater clarity to readers, as well as to prov…

Document No. 5262 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. 5261 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. 5258 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OFFICE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CHAPTER 71 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 41-15-220 71-341. Electronic submission of Employer Identification Number (EIN) and injury and illness records to OSHA. Appendix A to Subpart E of Subarticle 3. Appendix B to Subpart E of Subarticle 3. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Division of Occupational Safety and Health (SC OSHA) proposes to amend sections of Chapter 71, Article 1, Subarticle 3, Occupational Injury and Illness Recordin…

Document No. 5257 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 to amend various sections of Chapter 99. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 28, 2023. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 99-43. Facility Permit Classifications. A. Definitions 1. Unless otherwise indicated, “Board” sh…

Document No. 5256 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN PSYCHOLOGY CHAPTER 100 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-55-40(d) 100-1. Application for License to Practice Psychology. 100-2. Examinations. 100-4. Code of Ethics. 100-6. Advertising. 100-8. Guidelines for the Employment and Supervision of Unlicensed Persons Providing Psychological Services. 100-9. Organization of the Board. 100-10. Continuing Education Credits. Synopsis: The Board of Examiners in Psychology proposes to add to, amend, and/or repeal its regulations in Chapter 100 of…

Document No. 5254 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS CHAPTER 25 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-9-30(D)(3) 25-2. Application for Licensure. 25-3. Licensure by Endorsement. 25-5. Professional Practices. 25-6. Professional Conduct. 25-8. Advertising and Solicitation. 25-9. Disciplinary Actions and Procedures. Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners proposes to amend the following regulations following its five-year regulatory review conducted in accordance with S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(J): R.25-3, R.25-5, …

Document No. 5253 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 40-57-740 105-6. Course Curriculum and Attendance. 105-8. Other Operating Procedures. 105-10. Instructors. 105-11. Renewals. 105-13. Fees. Synopsis: The South Carolina Real Estate Commission proposes to amend various sections of Chapter 105, including but not limited to R.105-6, R.105-8, R.105-10, R.105-11, and R.105-13. Additionally, the Commission intends to promulgate new reg…

Document No. 5248 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BUILDING CODES COUNCIL CHAPTER 8 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 6-8-20, 6-9-40, 6-9-55, 6-9-63, 10-5-250, 23-43-40, 40-1-50, and 40-1-70 8-100. Authority. 8-105. Definitions. 8-110. Registration Required. 8-115. Classifications and Qualifications for Registration. 8-120. Maximum Time for Certification. 8-125. Application Required. 8-135. Exemptions. 8-140. Renewal. 8-145. Fees. 8-150. Continuing Education. 8-160. Comity. 8-165. Conflict of Interest. 8-170. Denial, Suspension and Revocation. 8-175. Preferring of Charges an…

Document No. 5247 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF PODIATRY EXAMINERS CHAPTER 134 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-51-40, 40-51-67, 40-51-70, and 40-51-210 134-10. License to Practice Podiatry. 134-20. Fees to Practice Podiatry. 134-30. Requirements for Written Examinations. 134-40. Fees for Examinations. 134-50. Procedure for Re-examination and Review of Examination. 134-60. Podiatrist Supervision and Administration of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners proposes repealing R.134-40 and 134-50, repea…

Document No. 5246 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 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-22-50, and 40-22-60 49-201. Professional Land Surveyor Licensure Requirements. 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 August 25, 2023. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain uncha…

Document No. 5245 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION BOARD CHAPTER 51 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-23-60 51-1. Applications for Certification. 51-3. Levels of Licensure, Requirements for Each Level, Operator-in-Charge Requirements for Facilities. 51-4. Renewal of License and Permit, Continuing Education. 51-5. Operator-in-Training Licenses. 51-6. Fees. 51-8. Reciprocity. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Environmental Certification Board proposes to amend its regulations in conformance with its practice act follow…

Document No. 5244 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE LICENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS CHAPTER 29 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, and 40-11-60 29-1. Examination Requirements; Classifications. 29-3. Financial Statements. 29-5. Construction Management Licensure Requirements. 29-10. Mechanical Contractors Licensure Requirements. Synopsis: The South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board proposes to amend its regulations to conform to the requirements as set forth in 2023 S.C. Act No. 69, passed by the General Assembly in May 2023 and to make necessary chang…

Document No. 5243 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION CHAPTER 10 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50 and 40-1-70 10-7. Building Codes Council. Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation proposes to amend the fee schedule for the Building Codes Council, whose fees appear in Chapter 10 of the South Carolina Code of Regulations. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 28, 2023. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 10-7. Building Codes Council. The Council shall ch…

Document No. 5241 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110, 38-3-110, 38-71-2200, and 38-71-2210, et seq. 69-78. Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations. (New) Synopsis: The Department is proposing to add Regulation 69-78 to outline the new requirement regarding licensure of Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations with the Department of Insurance. This regulation supports Section 38-71-2210, et seq. which was added during the 2023 legislative session and outlines the process for these companies to apply for licensure with the Department.…