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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52-502 to replace language related to paper filing with language related to electronic filing and to replace the outdated filing deadlines with thos…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. 5175 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 46-9-40 and 46-9-50 27-55. Tropical Soda Apple Quarantine. 27-56. Benghal Dayflower Quarantine. 27-57. Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine. Synopsis: To list and describe current plant pests and quarantine areas and conditions related to the control of said plant pests. In this case, the listing is being updated by removing the quarantine areas for Tropical Soda Apple, Benghal Dayflower and Emerald Ash Borer. Section-by-Section Discussion: 27-55. Tropical Soda Apple Quarantine. Delete text as listed below. 27-56. …

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. 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. 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. 5268 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 extends through January 31, 2024, it is necessary to file these regulations as emergency regulations. Text: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PUBLIC DOVE FIELDS 2023-2024 Dove Management Area Regulations: The following fields are open only during the dates and times indicated below.…

Document No. 5267 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAPTER 103 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 58-3-140, 58-9-720, and 58-9-810 103-612. Data to Be Filed with the Commission and Provided to the ORS. 103-614. Interruption of Service. 103-621. Customer Deposits. 103-623. Adjustment of Bills. 103-628. Complaints. 103-631. Directories. 103-652. Testing Facilities. 103-663. Service Standards. 103-680. Role of the Advisory Committee. 103-681. Committee Name. 103-682. Composition of the TRS Advisory Committee. 103-683. Meetings. 103-684. Commission Approval. 103-690. Designation of Eligible Telecomm…

Document No. 5260 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-210, 50-11-310, 50-11-350, 50-11-390, 50-11-500, 50-11-530, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-52. Individual Antlerless Deer Tags, Antlerless Deer Limits for Private Lands in Game Zones 1-4, and Youth Deer Hunting Day. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations antlerless deer limits for private lands in Game Zone 2. The following is a section-by-section summary of the proposed changes and additions: Section-by-Sectio…

Document No. 5259 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-9-640, 50-11-300, 50-11-500, 50-11-510, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-540, 50-11-544, 50-11-546, 50-11-580, and 50-11-2200 123-51. Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons. Preamble: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation 123-51 “Turkey Hunting Rules and Seasons.” The subject of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to prescribe seasons, dates, bag limits, and details of hunting and taking of turkeys on Wildlife Management Areas. The following is a summary of the p…

Document No. 5220 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-41. Limitations and Restrictions on Real Estate Mortgages. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-41 to provide state-chartered credit unions with parity to federal credit unions and consistency among institutions in South Carolina by incorporating the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. FINAL REGULATIONS 35 South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, Issue 11 November 24, 2023 Legislative review of this regulation is …

Document No. 5218 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-2. Limitations and Restrictions on Borrowing by Savings and Loan Institutions. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-2 in order to allow state-chartered savings and loan institutions to borrow money without written approval by BOFI, in the same manner as a state-chartered bank. Legislative review of this proposal is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(2). The Notice of Drafting was publish…

Document No. 5214 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-27. Consolidated Report of Income and Expenses. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-27 to establish a consistent rule for submission of Reports of Condition for banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and trust companies, which shall be the same as is required for their federally-chartered counterparts. Legislative review of this regulation is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110…

Document No. 5212 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-110 and 34-26-210 15-53. Reports of Condition. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes a new regulation to be codified as “15-53. Reports of Condition.” This regulation would require that state-chartered credit unions file reports of financial condition with the Agency on a quarterly basis, as federal credit unions are required to do. Legislative review of this Regulation is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(3). …

Document No. 5211 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-8. Published Reports of Condition, Savings and Loan. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-8 to remove the obsolete requirement for savings and loan associations to publish a report of condition in the newspaper when called upon to do so by the chief examiner. Legislative review of this proposal is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(2). FINAL REGULATIONS 37 South Carolina State Register V…

Document No. 5206 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-7. Loans Secured by Real Estate Mortgages. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-7 to provide state-chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loans with parity with federal banks when appraising real estate for purposes of securing a loan. Legislative review of this proposal is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(1) and (2). 36 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, …