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Document No. 5335 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE CHAPTER 57 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-19-60, and 40-19-70 57-01. Definitions. 57-04. General Licensing Provisions for Embalmers. 57-05. General Licensing Provisions for Funeral Directors. 57-06.1. Apprenticeship Requirements. 57-08. Licensure by Endorsement. 57-10. Provisions for Permitting of Funeral Establishments. 57-12. Fees. 57-13.1. Code of Ethics. 57-13.2. Websites. 57-14.1. Records. 57-14.2. Equipment and practices. 57-14.3. Training of Crematory Operat…

Document No. 5334 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, ADDICTION COUNSELORS AND PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS CHAPTER 36 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-75-60 36-15. Reinstatement of Lapsed Licenses. Synopsis: The Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists proposes to amend R.36-15 to conform the language to statute. Additionally, the Board proposes to review and up…

Document No. 5333 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-55-10 et seq., 46-45-80, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., 49-4-10 et seq., 49-5-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-9. Water Pollution Control Permits. 61-43. Standards for the Permitting of Agricultural Animal Facilities. 61-44. Individual Residential Well and Irrigation Well Permitting. 61-58. State Primary Drinking Water Regulations. 61-67. Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction. 61-68. Water Classifications and Standards. 61-82. Proper Close…

Document No. 5332 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. 123-53. Bear Hunting Rules and Seasons. Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations that set s…

Document No. 5331 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 50-11-546 123-57. Electronic Harvest Reporting of Big Game – SC Game Check. (New) Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to add Regulation 123-57 “Electronic Harvest Reporting of Big Game – SC Game Check”. The subject of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to add provisions to prescribe details of electronic harvest reporting for all big game species (deer, wild turkey, and black bear). SC Code Section 50-11-546 was amended effective July 1, 2024, to make electronic …

Document No. 5330 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-1910 and 50-11-1920 123-56. Deer Processors and Donated Deer Processing Recovery Fee. (New) Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to add Regulation 123-56 “Deer Processors and Donated Deer Processing Recovery Fee”. The following new regulation is made in order 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 …

Document No. 5329 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-860, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. Synopsis: The Department of Natural Resources proposes to amend Regulation 123-204 “Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties”. The subject of the proposed action is to amend the regulations to close access and landing, including intertidal areas, at Deveaux Bank between March 15 and October 15 to protect sea and shorebirds. Deveaux Bank is closed to public access year-round …

Document No. 5328 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 13-7-10 et seq., 44-2-10 et seq., 44-56-10 et seq., 44-93-10 et seq., 44-96-10 et seq., 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., 48-60-5 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-33. Drycleaning Facility Restoration Trust Fund. 61-63. Radioactive Materials (Title A). 61-64. X-Rays (Title B). 61-65. Particle Accelerators (Title C). 61-79.124. Permit Administration. 61-79.260. Hazardous Waste Management System; General. 61-79.261. Identification and Listing of Hazardous Wast…

Document No. 5327 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 30 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-39-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 30-1. Statement of Policy. 30-2. Applying for a Permit. 30-4. Decisions on a Permit. 30-6. Appeals of Permit Decisions. 30-8. Enforcement. 30-10. Critical Area Boundaries. 30-11. General Guidelines for all Critical Areas. 30-12. Special Project Standards for Tidelands and Coastal Waters. 30-15. Activities Allowed Seaward of Baseline. 30-17. Application Procedures for General Permits Pursuant to Section…

Document No. 5326 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 19 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 49-1-10, and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 19-450. Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) was created, effective July 1, 2024. Pursuant to S.C. Code…

Document No. 5325 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-87-10 et seq., 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-62. Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards. 61-86.1. Standards of Performance for Asbestos Projects. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Envi…

Document No. 5324 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-55-610 et seq., 44-55-825, 44-55-827, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 61-56. Onsite Wastewater Systems. 61-81. State Environmental Laboratory Certification Program. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of…

Document No. 5323 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 121 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-6-10 et seq., 48-43-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 R.121-8.0 through 121-8.28. Oil and Gas Exploration, Drilling, and Production. Synopsis: On May 19, 2023, Governor McMaster signed 2023 S.C. Act 60 (Act), restructuring the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Pursuant to that legislation, DHEC and the DHEC Board were abolished, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) was created, effective …

Document No. 5322 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-104-20 62-300 - 62-375. Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Synopsis: The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education proposes the following revisions to Chapter 62 regulation, R.62-300 through 62-375, Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program. Revisions to the existing regulation for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship and Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Enhancement Program are being considered to clarify the policies and procedures for administrating the program. In the proposed amendments, r…

Document No. 5321 STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAPTER 62 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-149-10 et seq. 62-1200.1 - 62-1200.75. Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Program and Legislative Incentives for Future Excellence (LIFE) Scholarship Enhancement. Synopsis: 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 Program. Revisions to the existing regulation for the LIFE Scholarship & LIFE Scholarship Enhancement Program are being considered …

Document No. 5320 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-10 et seq., 38-3-110(2), and 38-21-300 69-14. Insurance Holding Company Systems. Synopsis: The Department is proposing to make changes to Regulation 69-14 to implement a group capital calculation and liquidity stress test framework to provide the Department, as a solvency regulator, additional tools for conducting group-wide supervision. Changes will also establish receivership provisions to ensure the continuity of essential services and functions to an insurer in receivership by affiliated entit…

Document No. 5319 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-21-510, 59-33-10, and 59-33-120 43-243.2. Educational Interpreters for Students Who Are Deaf. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes adding R.43-243.2, Educational Interpreters for Students Who Are Deaf. This will establish the Regulation for Code of Laws Section 59-33-120. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. Text: 43-243.2. Educational Interpreters for Students Who Are Deaf. Deaf students, pu…

Document No. 5318 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-65, 59-18-110, 59-18-300, 59-18-310(B), 59-18-320(C), 59-25-110, 59-26-10 et seq., 59-29-10 et seq., 59-33-30, 59-53-1810, 20 U.S.C. Section 1232(g), 20 U.S.C. Section 6301 et seq., and Pub. L. No. 114-95 43-64. Requirements for Certification at the Advanced Level. Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-64: Requirements for Certification at the Advanced Level to update and streamline requirements for educators to become certified in leadership and administrative fi…

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. 5315 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 43-1-80 and 63-9-1700 through 1810 114-4380. Supplemental Benefits for Adoption and Medical Assistance. Preamble: The State of South Carolina aims to support adoption laws by making possible through public supplemental benefits the most appropriate adoption of each child certified by the Department of Social Services as requiring a supplemental benefit to assure adoption. The Department of Social Services is charged with promulgating regulations to carry out the State’s purpose; and therefore, i…

Document No. 5314 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-13-180 114-500 through 114-509. Regulations for the Licensing of Child Care Centers. Preamble: The Department of Social Services is proposing to amend South Carolina Code of Regulations 114-500 to 114-509 to establish and maintain standards for licensed child care centers that are reasonably aligned with recommended standards of national organizations and which further the Department’s mission to establish and maintain standards that protect the health, safety, and well-being of children recei…

Document No. 5313 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 43-1-80 114-140. Foster Care. 114-150. Adoptions. Preamble: The Department of Social Services is proposing to amend South Carolina Code of Regulations 114-140 and 114-150 which outline the fair hearings process for adverse decisions related to foster care and adoptions, respectively. The regulations are being reviewed and amended to clarify the appeal rights of foster parents. The proposed amendments are necessary promote consistency in the application of a fair hearings process for adverse decis…

Document No. 5312 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CHAPTER 81 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, 40-47-110, and 40-47-1010 81-120. Continued Professional Education for Physician Assistants. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Medical Examiners proposes adding regulations establishing continuing education requirements for PAs. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 24, 2024. 284 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 49, Issue 5 May 23, 2025 Instructions: Print the regulation as shown belo…

Document No. 5311 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF GENETIC COUNSELORS CHAPTER 41 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70 and 40-85-10(B)(1)(d) 41-1. Definitions. (New) 41.10. American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified Genetic Counselor Credential Recertification. (New) 41-20. American Board of Genetic Counseling Discipline. (New) 41-30. Continuing Education Requirements. (New) 41-40. License Renewal. (New) 41-50. Reinstatement of Lapsed Licenses. (New) 41-60. Limited Licenses. (New) 41-70. Name and Address Changes. (New) 41-80. Code of Ethics. (…

Document No. 5310 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 40-1-70, 40-22-50(B), and 40-22-60 49-603. Units of Credit. 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 July 26, 2024. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 49-603. Units of Credit. The c…

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. 5308 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-11-30 114-4910. Child Placing Agencies; Definitions and Application Procedures. 114-4920. Administration and Organization of Child Placing Agencies. 114-4930. Requirements for Licenses and Types of Licenses. 114-4940. Relicensing Procedures. 114-4950. Confidentiality Requirements. 114-4960. Personnel Requirements. 114-4970. Child Placing Agency Records. 114-4980. Procedures and Practices of Child Placing Agencies. Preamble: As the administrator of the State’s foster care system, the Department…

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. 5303 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 43-1-80 and 63-9-360 114-4370. Certification of Adoption Investigators and Persons Obtaining Consents or Relinquishments. Preamble: The Department of Social Services is responsible for establishing and promulgating rules and regulations for the certification requirements and process for an adoption investigator. The proposed amendments will ensure that prospective investigators have the necessary educational and work experience to further the Department’s mission to promote safety, permanency, s…

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. 5299 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 September 2, 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 Management Area…

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. 5296 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-7-2320 114-551. Kinship Foster Family Home and Kinship Adoptive Home Standards. (New) Preamble: On September 28, 2023, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children and Families, issued a final rule amending 45 CFR Section 1355.20 to allow agencies to claim Title IV-E federal financial participation for the cost of foster care maintenance payments on behalf of an otherwise eligible child who is placed in a licensed or approved kinship foster family home …

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. 5294 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. 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:…