Title 40, Professions and Occupations

(A) A person who provides or offers to provide immigration assistance service shall perform only the following services: (1) completing a government agency form, requested by the customer and appropriate to the customer's needs only if the completion of that form does not involve…

For the purposes of this chapter: (1) "Agency" means: (a) the departments of state government enumerated in Section 1-30-10; (b) the offices of all statewide constitutional officers; (c) the Judicial Department; (d) all public institutions of higher education; (e) the Commission …

The requirements of this chapter apply to all: (1) agencies as defined by Section 40-84-110(1); and (2) hospitals and healthcare facilities regulated by the Department of Public Health under Title 44.

(A) A person only may provide interpreting services for an agency or hospital if he holds a recognized certification as defined in Section 40-84-110(4). (B) The provisions in this section do not apply to a person who is interpreting: (1) in an emergency situation where the partie…

To the extent that the provisions of this chapter conflict with other minimum competency standards for a sign language interpreter required for use by an entity identified in Section 40-84-120, the more rigorous standards must prevail.

(A) There is created the South Carolina Board of Genetic Counselors, to license genetic counselors. The purpose of this board is to protect the public through the regulation of professionals who educate and communicate with the public regarding the human problems associated with …

In addition to other remedies provided in this chapter or Chapter 1, the board, in accordance with Section 40-1-100, also 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 violati…

(A) In addition to other grounds provided in Section 40-1-110, the board, after notice and hearing, may restrict or refuse to grant a license to an applicant and may refuse to renew the license of a licensed person, and may suspend, revoke, or otherwise restrict the license of a …

The board has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided in Section 40-1-115.

In addition to the sanctions the board may impose against a person pursuant to this chapter, the board may take disciplinary action against a person as provided in Section 40-1-120, and also may impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars for each violation of th…

As provided in Section 40-1-130, the board may restrict or deny licensure to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.

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

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.

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

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

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.

As used in this chapter: (1) "ABGC" means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, its successor or equivalent. (2) "ACGC" means the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, its successor or equivalent. (3) "Board" means the Board of Genetic Counselors created in Section 40…

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

A person who engages in the practice of or offers to engage in the practice of genetic counseling in the State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information to the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates another provision of this cha…

The department, on behalf of the board and in accordance with Section 40-1-120, may petition an administrative law judge, in the name of the State, for injunctive relief against a person violating this chapter.

The provisions of this act do not apply to: (1) a "genetic counselor student" who is a student enrolled in an ACGC-approved genetic counselor program while engaged in completing the clinical education requirement for graduation under the on-site supervision of a genetic counselor…

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize a licensed genetic counselor or another person to practice medicine, surgery, osteopathy, homeopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy, magnetic healing, or another form, branch, or method of healing as authorized by the laws of this…

A person may not engage in the practice of genetic counseling without a license issued in accordance with this chapter. A person who practices as a genetic counselor without being licensed under this chapter, whose license has been suspended or revoked, or who uses in connection …

(A) A person desiring to be licensed as a genetic counselor under this chapter shall apply to the department on a form approved by the board. (B) The board shall license an applicant who: (1) has completed the application form and remitted the required fees; (2) is of good moral …

(A) The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and upon payment of the fee in an amount to be determined by the board in regulation. (B) A renewal applicant shall provide documentation that he continues to maintain certification required in Secti…

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 Chapter 1.

The board may adopt rules governing its proceedings and may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, promulgation of regulations for the practice of genetic counseling, and establishing disciplinary procedures.

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided in Chapter 1. The board may designate individuals to serve as advisors to provide professional expertise to inspectors or investigators.

For the purpose of an investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the board or its designee may subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require the production of documents or records which the board considers relevant to the inquiry.