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South Carolina Statutes, Title 40

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Title 40, Professions and Occupations

62 chapters · 1,983 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 401,983 Ch 47, Title 40, Chapter 47157 Ch 15, Title 40, Chapter 1573 Ch 75, Title 40, Chapter 7560 Ch 60, Title 40, Chapter 6059 Ch 81, Title 40, Chapter 8156 Ch 59, Title 40, Chapter 5955 Ch 33, Title 40, Chapter 3352 Ch 11, Title 40, Chapter 1150 Ch 45, Title 40, Chapter 4547 Ch 63, Title 40, Chapter 6347 Ch 67, Title 40, Chapter 6746 Ch 36, Title 40, Chapter 3645 Ch 69, Title 40, Chapter 6944 Ch 7, Title 40, Chapter 743

33 sections·Filtered byTitle 40✕Ch 82✕

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-10 Board creation, composition, terms, meetings and affirmative vote requirements
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(A) There is created the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board composed of seven members appointed by the Governor. One appointee must be a fireman, two must be liquefied petroleum gas dealers licensed under this chapter, one must be licensed under this chapter in any other classificatio…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-100 Cease and desist orders; petitioning for equitable relief
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In addition to other remedies provided for in this chapter or Chapter 1, the board in accordance with Section 40-1-100 may issue a cease and desist order or may petition an administrative law judge for a temporary restraining order or other equitable relief to enjoin a violation …
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-115 Board jurisdiction
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The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-120 Violations and disciplinary actions
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In addition to the sanctions the board may impose against a person pursuant to this chapter and Section 40-1-120, the board may take disciplinary action against a person if: (1) a condition is found as a result of the inspection, examination, or investigation provided in Section …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-130 Licensure denials

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The board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-140 Prior criminal record as ground for denying license

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A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record only as provided for in Section 40-1-140.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-150 Voluntary surrender of license

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A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may voluntarily surrender the license in accordance with Section 40-1-150.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-160 Appeal

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A person aggrieved by a final action of the board may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-170 Costs of investigation and prosecution

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A person found in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-180 Collection and enforcement regarding costs and fines

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All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with, and are subject to, the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-190 Confidentiality and privileged communications

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Investigations and proceedings conducted under the provisions of this chapter are confidential and all communications are privileged as provided for in Section 40-1-190.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-20 Definitions

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As used in this chapter: (1) "Containers" means all vessels including, but not limited to, tanks, cylinders, or pressure vessels used for storage of liquefied petroleum gases. (2) "Contractor" means a person or company engaging in the installation, servicing, repairing, adjusting…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-200 Criminal violations and penalties

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A person required by this chapter to obtain a license to do business in this State who has not obtained a license or who operates while his license is suspended or revoked or who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, is guilty …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-210 Civil penalties and injunctive relief

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In addition to initiating a criminal proceeding for a violation of this chapter, the board may seek civil penalties and injunctive relief in accordance with Section 40-1-210.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-220 License application requirements for various persons or entities; renewal

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(A) The board may issue a license to a dealer who presents to the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation a completed application giving satisfactory evidence: (1) that the site has been approved; (2) of insurance as required by this chapter; (3) of principals or employees …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-230 Examinations and equivalencies

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The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall administer, at the request of the board, examinations approved by the board. The board may also recognize other examinations or training programs as the equivalent.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-240 Dealer storage capacities and waiver

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(A) A dealer conducting business in the State: (1) must have or have access to facilities with a storage capacity of a minimum of 30,000 water gallons located within close proximity to the area to be served; however, no more than two dealers may share the capacity of one 30,000 g…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-250 General liability insurance

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A transporter of propane, utility gas plant, dealer, reseller, cylinder exchange company, or installer of appliances engaged in any of the activities provided for in Section 40-82-30 shall obtain general liability insurance in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars from a co…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-260 Dealer ascertainment of reseller's license

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Before a dealer may sell liquefied petroleum gas to a person for resale to the public, the dealer shall ascertain that the person is licensed and certified by the board through the Office of the State Fire Marshal to resell the liquefied petroleum gas. A dealer wilfully violating…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-270 Notifying supplier concerning installation and servicing of system; notice regarding alterations or modifications

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(1) An installer or service worker shall notify the supplier of propane before beginning any work on the system supplied by a liquefied petroleum gas supplier. If more than one liquefied petroleum gas supplier has supplied gas to the container of the system, the last supplier of …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-280 Orders concerning hazardous conditions; penalties

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If a condition is found as a result of the inspection, examination, or investigation provided in Section 40-82-80 that is hazardous to the public safety, the board or the Office of the State Fire Marshal or an agent of the State Fire Marshal shall issue an order in writing to rem…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-290 Grounding electrical circuits or appliances

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Electrical circuits or electrical appliances including, but not limited to, radios, telephones, or other electrical apparatus may not be grounded to a liquefied petroleum gas system or appliance. A dealer or a dealer's agent finding a violation of this section shall request the o…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-30 Unlawful acts without license; exemption

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It is unlawful for a person to engage in the manufacture, distribution, sale, storage, or transportation by tank truck, tank trailer, or cylinder of liquefied petroleum gases or engage in the installation, servicing, repairing, adjusting, or connecting of appliances to liquefied …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-300 Safety cut-off valves on certain heating appliances

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(A) A heating appliance installed for use in a hotel, motel, tourist home, school, church, theater, auditorium, institutional building, hospital, nursing home, convalescent home, or other place of public assembly or rest must be equipped with a pilot having a one hundred percent …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-310 Reporting fires and explosions

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An owner, manager, or operator of a vehicle or equipment regulated by this chapter within twenty-four hours shall make a report to the board through the office of the State Fire Marshal of any fire or explosion in connection with the equipment or gas system which the person has s…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-320 Manufacturing by-products exempt

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The provisions of this chapter do not apply to liquefied petroleum gas used as a by-product in the manufacture of a product.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-330 Severability

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If a provision of this chapter or the application of a provision to a person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end th…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-5 Applicability and conflicts with Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40

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Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to the Liquid Petroleum Gas Board and licensees regulated under this chapter. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter c…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-50 Department to provide administrative and other support of board operations and activities

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The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall provide all administrative, fiscal, investigative, inspectional, clerical, secretarial, and license renewal operations and activities of the board in accordance with Section 40-1-50.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-60 Rules and regulations

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The board may adopt rules governing its proceedings and internal operations and may promulgate regulations to enforce, administer, and implement this chapter.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-70 Board powers and duties

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(A) The board shall: (1) ensure that the laws of this State governing liquefied petroleum gas are executed faithfully; (2) institute proceedings for violations of laws relevant to liquefied petroleum gas; (3) promulgate and enforce regulations setting forth minimum general standa…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-80 Investigating complaints and violations; inspections; compelling attendance of witnesses

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(A) The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided for in Section 40-1-80. (B) The State Fire Marshal or any of his agents may enter during reasonable business hours the premises of a person engaged in the…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-82-90 Investigation results and hearings

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The results of an investigation must be presented to the board, and any subsequent hearing must be conducted in accordance with Section 40-1-90.