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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 Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-42 as it references repealed sections of the South Carolina Code, and because its language conflicts with existing statutory branching provisions, and because credit union trust powers are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Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-48 as it incorporates by reference a federal regulation no longer in effect.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. 5278 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. 5277 CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION CHAPTER 27 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 47-4-30 and 47-4-50 27-1011. Diseases and Health Documentation. Emergency Situation: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a contagious, deadly viral disease of domestic poultry and wild birds. In March 2024, HPAI was detected in lactating dairy cows in Texas. USDA APHIS issued a federal order on April 24, 2024, making this a reportable disease in lactating dairy cattle. Since USDA began tracking HPAI affecting lactating dairy cows, it has spread to 13 states …

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. 5275 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAPTER 103 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 58-3-140 103-833. Written Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents and Things. Preamble: The Public Service Commission proposes to amend Regulation 103-833. Written Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents and Things that is contained within Chapter 103, Article 8, Practice and Procedure. Specifically, the Public Service Commission proposes the amended Regulation 103-833(A) read, “Any material relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending proceeding may be disco…

Document No. 5274 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. 5273 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. 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. 5270 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. Emergency Situation: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is closing all access to Deveaux Bank including all intertidal areas. Deveaux Bank is closed immediately to all access and landing between March 15 and October 15 to protect nesting and migrating sea and shorebirds. This area was impacted by recent storm events and experienced significant erosion. It is closed to preven…

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5255 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION OFFICE OF ELEVATORS AND AMUSEMENT RIDES CHAPTER 71 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 41-16-140 and 41-18-120 71-4000. Purpose and Definitions. 71-4100. Maintenance of On-Site Information. 71-4200. Operation Procedures for Amusement Devices; Owners/Operator’s Responsibility. 71-4300. Operational Testing. 71-4400. Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Devices. 71-4450. Miscellaneous Safety Requirements for Amusement Rides. 71-4475. Additional Rules for Individual Amusement Devices. 71-4500. Insurance Bond, or Other Security. 71…

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. 5252 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. 110-20. Principles of Professional Ethics. 110-30. The Practice of Masters Social Work in a Supervised Clinical or Advanced Practice Setting. (New) Preamble: The Board of Social Work Examiners proposes to add to, amend, and/or repeal its regulations in Chapter 110 of the Code of Regulations. 56 PROPOSED REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, Issue 10 October 27, 2023 Se…

Document No. 5251 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, 50-11-310, 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, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend the existing regulations that set seasons, bag limits and methods of hunting and taking of wildlife. The following is a section-by-section summary of the propose…

Document No. 5250 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-525 and 50-11-1090 123-46. Rules and Regulations Governing the Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend Regulation 123-46 pertaining to Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits as specified in 50-11-1090, SC Code of Laws. The following is a section-by-section discussion of proposed changes. Section-by-Section Discussion: 123-46. Rules and Regulations governing the Issuance of Deer Depredation Permits. 1. Changes …

Document No. 5249 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-11-2200 and 50-11-2210 123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is proposing to amend Regulation 123-204 pertaining to use of Wildlife Management Areas, Heritage Preserves, and other lands owned by the Department. The following is a section-by-section discussion of the proposed changes. Section-by-Section Discussion: 123-204. Additional Regulations Applicable to Specific Properties. FF. Botany Bay Plantat…

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. 5242 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CHAPTER 103 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 58-3-140, 58-23-590, 58-23-1010, 58-23-1070, and 58-23-1130 103-102. Definitions of Terms. 103-110. Class “A” Motor Carrier – Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. 103-111. Class “B” Motor Carrier – Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. 103-112. Class “C” Motor Carrier – Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. 103-114. Class “E” Motor Carrier – Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. 103-115. Class “F” Motor Carrier – Certificate of Public Convenience and Nece…

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.…

Document No. 5240 DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CHAPTER 69 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 1-23-110, 38-3-110, and 38-71-2200 et seq. 69-77. Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Synopsis: The Department is proposing to amend Regulation 69-77 to reflect amendments to the laws governing PBMs during the 2023 legislative session and outline the new requirement regarding an external review procedure for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Appeal Denials and Pharmacy Benefit Manager Audits through the Department of Insurance. This regulation supports Section 38-71-2240 and Section 38-71-1810(22) which was amended duri…

Document No. 5239 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, 50-11-310, 50-11-315, 50-11-320, 50-11-365, 50-11-390, 50-11-410, 50-11-430, 50-11-500, 50-11-520, 50-11-525, 50-11-530, 50-11-580, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 123-40. Wildlife Management Area Regulations. Emergency Situation: These emergency regulations amend and supersede South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Regulation Number 123-40. These regulations set open and closed seasons, bag limits and methods of taking wildlife; d…

Document No. 5238 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION CHAPTER 105 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 27-50-10(2), 40-1-70, and 40-57-60 105-14. Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement Form. (New) Synopsis: The Real Estate Commission proposes to amend its regulations to comport with S.C. Code Section 27-50-10(2) requiring the Commission to promulgate a regulation for the residential property condition disclosure statement form. ANotice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. Instructions: Print the regula…