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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-80-10 Short title, definitions
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(A) This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Firefighters Employment and Registration Act". (B) For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Employer" means any fire department which puts an individual or employee in service as a firefighter or assigns any person to work or to offi…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-80-20 Criminal records check required for employment
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(A)(1) Prior to employment of a paid or volunteer firefighter, the fire chief or other employer must ensure that a prospective firefighter undergoes a criminal records check conducted by a law enforcement agency. (2) The cost of the criminal records check may not exceed eight dol…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-80-30 Registration, maintenance, and availability of information
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(A) No later than sixty days after the start of his employment date as a paid or volunteer firefighter, each firefighter must be registered with the Office of the State Fire Marshal by his fire chief or other employer. The criminal background check required by Section 40-80-20 mu…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-80-40 Background and registration requirements; federal employees excepted; firefighters serving more than one department; reinstatement
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(A) No person may be allowed to perform firefighting duties with a public fire department, organization, or employer of a county, municipality, special purpose district, or other political subdivision in this State on or after July 1, 2001, without first undergoing a criminal bac…