Final Regulations

Document No. 5151 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF NURSING CHAPTER 91 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-33-10(E) 91-33. Safeguarding Patient Records. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Nursing proposes to amend its regulations regarding the handling of patient records upon the death, disappearance or incapacity of a licensee. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 25, 2022. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: ARTICLE 6 SAFEGUARDING PATIENT RECORDS 91-33. Safeguarding…

Document No. 5150 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CHAPTER 81 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, 40-47-32, 40-47-33, and 40-47-40 81-401. Continued Professional Education for Academic Licenses. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners proposes adding a regulation establishing continuing education for academic licenses. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on February 25, 2022. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: ARTICLE 12 ACADE…

Document No. 5149 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY CHAPTER 1 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-2-70 1-01. General Requirements for Licensure as a CPA. 1-02. Examinations. 1-05. Firm registration, resident managers, firm names. 1-06. Reinstatement. 1-07. Return of Certificate. 1-08. Continuing Professional Education. 1-09. Peer Review. 1-10. Professional Standards. 1-11. Application for Licensure as an Accounting Practitioner. 1-12. Safeguarding Client Records When a Licensee is Incapacitated, Disappears, or Dies. 1-13. CPA Retired. (New) S…

Document No. 5147 DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE CHAPTER 47 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-31-380, 41-31-390, 41-31-400, and 41-41-40 47-16. Contributions: Interest. Synopsis: Section 41-31-400 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, confers upon the Department of Employment and Workforce all powers for collection of unpaid unemployment taxes, interest, and penalties that are conferred upon the Department of Revenue by Title 12 for the collection of unpaid income taxes. However, R.47-16, as currently written, provides the Department of Employment and Workforce with onl…

Document No. 5146 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: R.47-6 instructs the Department on setting an employer’s tax class when that employer has zero taxable wages. The Department proposes deleting obsolete sections that provide for assignment of employers to a tax class in the year 2011 only. The proposed amendment also removes references to the “2012 and subsequent” tax years for clarity, readability, and overall improvement of the text of the regulation. The Not…

Document No. 5145 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 43-5-580(b), 63-17-470(D), and 45 CFR 302.56 114-4710. Use of the Guidelines. 114-4720. Determination of Child Support Awards. 114-4730. Unusual Custody Arrangements. 114-4740. Periodic Review. 114-4750. Child Support Guidelines Schedule and Worksheets. Synopsis: The Department of Social Services is required to perform a quadrennial review of Regulation 114-4710 through 114-4750, known as the Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines are used to calculate the appropriate amount of child support t…

Document No. 5142 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-41-10 to 34-41-130 15-67. Check Cashing – Required Records and Retention Period. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (Board) seeks to add R.15-67 to establish by regulation the records that a person required to be licensed under Chapter 41 must keep and maintain and the corresponding records retention period. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on August 26, 2022. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. A…

Document No. 5141 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-41-10 to 34-41-130 15-68. Check Cashing – Other Consideration. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (Board) seeks to add R.15-68 to state the Board’s interpretation that “other consideration” in Sections 34-41-10 and 34-41-30 includes the mandatory purchase of goods or services, to clarify that a person accepting such other consideration to cash a check is required to have a check-cashing license in this State, and to require a person who …

Document No. 5140 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CONSUMER FINANCE DIVISION CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-41-10 to 34-41-130 15-65. Check Cashing. 15-66. Check Cashing – Use of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (Board) seeks to amend R.15-65 and add R.15-66 regarding the use of the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for check-cashing applications, renewals, and other filings and to pay all fees and costs. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on August 26, 2022. Ins…

Document No. 5138 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 13-7-40 et seq. 61-64. X-Rays (Title B). Synopsis: Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 13-7-40 et seq., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) promulgates, amends, and repeals regulations relating to the control of ionizing and nonionizing radiation, the qualifications of operators applying ionizing or nonionizing radiation to humans, and registration of radiation sources or devices or equipment utilizing these sources. The Department amends R.61-64, X-Rays …

Document No. 5137 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq. 61-9. Water Pollution Control Permits. Synopsis: Pursuant to the South Carolina Pollution Control Act, S.C. Code Ann. 48-1-10 et seq., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) establishes programs to regulate discharges from point sources, including concentrated animal feeding operations. The Department proposes amending R.61-9.122.23, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, for conformity with the current federal regulation in Title 40, P…

Document No. 5136 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 through 44-7-340 61-15. Certification of Need for Health Facilities and Services. Synopsis: Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 44-7-110 et seq., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) is required to adopt substantive and procedural regulations considered necessary by the Department and approved by the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (“Board”) to carry out the Department’s Certificate of Need duties. The Department amends R.61-15 for …

Document No. 5133 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS CHAPTER 76 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-28-30, 40-28-80(a), 40-28-120, and 40-28-140 76-2. Registration. 76-4. Seals. 76-5. License Expiration, Renewals and Reinstatement. 76-6. Continuing Education. 76-7. Examination. Synopsis: The Board of Landscape Architectural Examiners proposes to amend various sections in Chapter 76. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 24, 2022. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items rem…

Document No. 5132 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION PANEL FOR MASSAGE/BODYWORK CHAPTER 77 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-30-30, 40-30-50, 40-30-113, 40-30-120, 40-30-140, 40-30-150, 40-30-160, 40-30-180, and 40-30-190 77-100. Qualification for Licensure. 77-101. Minimum Massage Therapy Education Curriculum. (New) 77-103. Temporary Massage Therapy License for a Professional Event. (New) 77-104. Authority to Practice Massage Therapy in an Emergency. (New) 77-105. Reciprocity. 77-106. Endorsement. (New) 77-107. Reactivation of an Inactive License. (New) 77-115. Return of L…

Document No. 5130 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-110, 59-18-310, 59-29-10, et seq., 20 U.S.C. 1232(g), and Pub. L. No. 114-95 43-234. Defined Program, Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements. Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-234. Defined Program, Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements to include a one-half credit in financial literacy as a requirement for earning a South Carolina High School Diploma. FINAL REGULATIONS 35 South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, Issue 5 May 26, 2023 Section-by-Section Discus…

Document No. 5129 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-074. Withdrawal of Certification of Telecommunications Operators. (New) 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 define misconduct for the denial of certification for misconduct. Notice of Drafting for the proposed amendments was published in the State Registe r on June 24, 2022. Section-by-Section Discuss…

Document No. 5128 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-026. Withdrawal of Certification of Law Enforcement Officers. 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 define misconduct for the denial of certification for misconduct. Notice of Drafting for the proposed amendments was published in the State Registe r on June 24, 2022. Section-by-Section Discussion: 37-02…

Document No. 5127 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-105. Contested Case Hearing. 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 define misconduct for the denial of certification for misconduct. Notice of Drafting for the proposed amendments was published in the State Registe r on June 24, 2022. Section-by-Section Discussion: 37-105. This section addresses contest…

Document No. 5126 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-107. Final Decision by Law Enforcement Training Council. 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 define misconduct for the denial of certification for misconduct. Notice of Drafting for the proposed amendments was published in the State Registe r on June 24, 2022. Section-by-Section Discussion: 37-107. Th…

Document No. 5125 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-073. Denial of Telecommunications Operator Certification for Misconduct. (New) 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 define misconduct for the denial of certification for misconduct. Notice of Drafting for the proposed amendments was published in the State Registe r on June 24, 2022. Section-by-Section …

Document No. 5124 SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY CHAPTER 37 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 23-23-10 et seq. 37-025. Denial of Certification for Misconduct. 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 define misconduct for the denial of certification for misconduct. Notice of Drafting for the proposed amendments was published in the State Registe r on June 24, 2022. Section-by-Section Discussion: 37-025. This section d…

Document No. 5121 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 40-69-70 120-1. Definitions. 120-3. Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine. 120-8. Practice Standards for Licensed Veterinarians. 120-9. Practice Standards for: Licensed Veterinary Technicians; Unlicensed Veterinary Assistants. Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is considering proposing amendments to Chapter 120: to define “emergency animal patient” and “imaging” in Regulation 120-1; t…

Document No. 5120 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 43-5-930 61-94. WIC Vendors . Synopsis: Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 43-5-930, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) outlines the responsibilities and duties of all potential and authorized Women, Infant, and Children Supplemental Food Program (WIC) Vendors. The Department amends R.61-94, WIC Vendors, to update verbiage of South Carolina Electronic WIC Benefits (eWIC). These amendments include changes to definitions, the approval process of vendors, mo…

Document No. 5119 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq. 61-68. Water Classifications and Standards. Synopsis : Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) establishes appropriate goals and water uses to be achieved, maintained, and protected; general rules and water quality criteria to protect classified and existing water uses; and an antidegradation policy to protect and maintain the levels of water quality necessary to support and maintain those e…

Document No. 5118 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-63-10 et seq. 61-19. Vital Statistics. Synopsis : Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 44-63-10, et seq., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) is tasked with establishing a Bureau of Vital Statistics and formulating, promulgating, and enforcing regulations for administering the program. The Department amends R.61-19 to make processes more clear, concise, customer-friendly, and efficient; to remove obsolete sections; to add and update definitions; to 92 F…

Document No. 5116 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq. 61-69. Classified Waters. Synopsis : Pursuant to S.C. Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq., R.61-69 establishes the State’s site-specific water quality standards and provides a listing of all named and specific unnamed waterbodies, their classifications, and locations. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) amends R.61-69 to clarify and correct, as needed, waterbody names, counties, classes, and descriptions. The Department also makes stylistic…

Document No. 5115 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION CHAPTER 52 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 8-13-320, 8-13-365, 8-13-1110, 8-13-1140, 8-13-1306, and 8-13-1356 52-601. General. 52-607. Candidates’ and Incumbents’ Statements of Economic Interests. Synopsis: The State Ethics Commission proposes to amend Regulations 52-601 and 52-607 to delete language related to paper filing and to replace outdated filing deadlines with those required by statute. Section-by-Section Discussion: 52-601. General. A. No changes. B. Delete in its entirety. C. Update filing deadline. D. Update filing deadline. 52-607.…

Document No. 5114 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION CHAPTER 52 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 2-17-20, 2-17-25, 2-17-30, 2-17-35, 2-17-40, 2-17-90, 8-13-320, and 8-13-365 52-402. Lobbyist’s and Lobbyist’s Principal Registration, Termination, Supplemental Registration, Record Keeping, and Reregistration Requirements. FINAL REGULATIONS 71 South Carolina State Register Vol. 48, Issue 5 May 24, 2024 52-403. Lobbyists and Lobbyist’s Principal Reporting Requirements. Synopsis: The State Ethics Commission proposes to amend Regulations 52-402 and 52-403 regarding Commission filings for lobbyists and lo…

Document No. 5113 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION CHAPTER 52 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 8-13-320 52-208. Computation of Time. 52-210. Notice of Representation. Synopsis: The State Ethics Commission proposes to amend Regulation 52-208 to clarify that the proper court for appeals from Commission contested case hearings is the Court of Appeals and Regulation 52-210 to clarify that the Commission’s attorney alone represents the Commission and the Complainant during a contested case hearing. Section-by-Section Discussion: 52-208. Computation of Time. A.-B. No changes. C. Change Circuit Court to…

Document No. 5112 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION CHAPTER 52 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 8-13-320 and 8-13-540 52-702. Initiating a Complaint. 52-713. Conduct of Hearings. 52-718. Confidentiality of Proceedings. Synopsis: The State Ethics Commission proposes to amend Regulation 52-702 regarding the Commission’s jurisdiction, Regulation 52-713 regarding Commission hearings, and Regulation 52-718 regarding confidentiality during the complaint process. Section-by-Section Discussion: 52-702. Initiating a Complaint. A. Delete language excluding members of General Assembly from Commission’s comp…

Document No. 5111 STATE ETHICS COMMISSION CHAPTER 52 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 8-13-320, 8-13-365, 8-13-1110, 8-13-1140, 8-13-1306, and 8-13-1356 52-501. General. 52-502. Responsibility of Persons Accepting Declarations of Candidacy or Petitions for Nomination. Synopsis: The State Ethics Commission proposes to amend Regulation 52-501 to replace language related to paper filing with language related to electronic filing and Regulation 52-502 to replace language related to paper filing with language related to electronic filing and to replace the outdated filing deadlines with thos…

Document No. 5108 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-119-320 Article 19. Parking and Traffic Regulations. Synopsis: The proposed regulation changes will update outdated language and procedures related to parking permits and allow for more efficiencies and up-to-date communication of information directly related to parking areas, permits and restrictions for students, visitors, contractors, vendors, etc. Section-by-Section Discussion: 27-3000.1. General Information Add new text as listed below. 27-3000.2. Applicability Delete and add new text as listed below…