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South Carolina Statutes, Title 40

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Title 40, Professions and Occupations

62 chapters · 1,957 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 401,957 Ch 47, Title 40, Chapter 47154 Ch 15, Title 40, Chapter 1560 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 3351 Ch 11, Title 40, Chapter 1150 Ch 63, Title 40, Chapter 6347 Ch 45, Title 40, Chapter 4546 Ch 67, Title 40, Chapter 6746 Ch 36, Title 40, Chapter 3645 Ch 7, Title 40, Chapter 743 Ch 57, Title 40, Chapter 5743

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-9-90 Grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses
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Misconduct which constitutes grounds for a revocation, suspension or other restriction of a license or other discipline of a licensee shall be based upon a satisfactory showing to the board of any of the following: (1) That any false, fraudulent or forged statement has been used,…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-9-95 Investigations and proceedings
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For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under the provisions of this chapter, the board or any person designated by it may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, take testimony, and require the production of any documents or records which the board deem…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-9-97 Privileged communications; immunity
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Every communication, whether oral or written made by or on behalf of any person or firm to the board or any person designated by it to investigate or otherwise hear matters relating to the revocation, suspension or other restriction on a license or other discipline of a licensee,…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-05 Application of Chapter 1; conflicts
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Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to fire sprinkler systems regulated or administered, or both, by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Chapter 1 of Title 40, t…

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-10 Administration of act

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The Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act must be administered by the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board which, in its authority over the fire sprinkler industry, shall protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of businesses and individ…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-100 Cease and desist orders; administrative penalties; appeals

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(A) The department may refer any reports of violations of this chapter, Chapter 1, or regulations promulgated under this chapter directly to the board or may issue administrative citations and cease and desist orders in person or by certified mail and may assess administrative pe…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-110 Offenses warranting disciplinary actions; civil penalties; revocation or cancellation of license; work in progress

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(A) The board may impose any disciplinary action authorized by this chapter, Chapter 1, or any regulation promulgated under these chapters upon a licensee or qualifying party who is found guilty of any of the following: (1) engaging in the fire sprinkler business without a primar…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-120 Disciplinary actions in another state or federal jurisdiction

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(A) Acts or omissions by a licensee causing the denial, revocation, suspension, or other discipline of a license, certification, or other authorization to practice in a construction related field in another state or federal jurisdiction supports the issuance of a formal complaint…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-130 Basis for refusal to issue license

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(A) As provided in Section 40-1-130, the department may refuse to issue a license or certification to an applicant who has: (1) had a fire sprinkler license or certification denied, suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined; (2) engaged in work as a fire sprinkler contractor w…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-140 Denial of license on basis of prior criminal record

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

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-150 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 voluntarily may surrender the license in accordance with Section 40-1-150.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-160 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. § 40-10-165 Licensing of former licensee who left State with unpaid debts

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is or has been licensed pursuant to this chapter who leaves this State with unpaid debts and subsequently returns to the State and seeks to become licensed in this State again, or to do business again in this State under th…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-170 Investigation and prosecution costs

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A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations 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. § 40-10-180 Collection of costs and fees

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All costs, fees, and fines provided in this chapter, except examination fees, must be paid to and collected by the department in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-190 Confidentiality

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

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-20 Definitions

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For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Bid" means an offer to furnish labor, equipment, or materials or other services regulated by this chapter. (2) "Board" means the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board. (3) "Certification" means an individual who is registered with the depa…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-200 Unauthorized practice; penalty; violations of chapter

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(A)(1) A person who practices or offers to practice in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-210 Injunctive relief

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The department, on behalf of the board and in accordance with Section 40-1-210, may petition an administrative law judge, in the name of the State, for injunctive relief against a person violating this chapter.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-220 Actions to enforce contract

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An entity that does not have a valid license as required by this chapter may not bring an action either at law or in equity to enforce the provisions of a contract. An entity that enters into a contract to engage in construction in a name other than the exact name that appears on…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-230 Contractors or persons to whom chapter not applicable

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The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: (1) licensed mechanical plumbing contractors holding a group four or five plumbing classification who install standpipe systems, including hose connections, hose cabinets, and related branch lines if they do not supply water to fire…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-240 Building code compliance

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(A) Fire protection sprinkler systems must be designed and installed in accordance with the state building codes as adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the state Fire Codes as adopted by the State Fire Marshal. (B) The following supplemental design codes and …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-250 Fire Protection Sprinkler System Specification Sheet; completion of form; attachment to building permit applications

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(A) A "Fire Protection Sprinkler System Specification Sheet" must be completed for every fire protection sprinkler system, and submitted on a form approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office to the authority having jurisdiction. The completed form must contain the following infor…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-260 Shop drawings; contents and review; certificates of occupancy

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(A) Shop drawings must be prepared for every fire sprinkler system and must meet the following requirements: (1) shop drawings and the attached specification sheet must contain sufficient information to show compliance with the National Fire Protection Association standards requi…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-270 Comprehensive general liability insurance requirement

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(A) A license may not be issued unless the applicant files with the department evidence of a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance providing the minimum coverage of one hundred thousand dollars due to bodily injury, death, or destruction of property as the result of…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-280 Local authority; determination of compliance with chapter

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(A) Nothing in this chapter limits the power of the State or a municipality or county to regulate the quality of work performed by contractors through a system of permits, fees, and inspections that are designed to ensure compliance with, and aid in the implementations of, state …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-290 Bankruptcy

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A licensee who, voluntarily or involuntarily, is subjected to any provision of the laws of bankruptcy shall notify the board within fifteen days and provide any and all information pertinent to the bankruptcy that the board may require.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-300 Severability

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If any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this act is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such holding shall not affect the constitutionality or validity of the remaining portions of this act, the General Assembly…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-40 Primary qualifying party; qualifications; transfer of certification; notice of loss of certain certifications

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(A) A fire sprinkler contractor may not engage in fire sprinkler system work unless the entity has in its employment a primary qualifying party who meets the requirements of this chapter and has been designated by the licensee as the principle individual responsible for directing…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-41 Licensing requirements

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(A) A person, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity desiring to engage in work as a fire sprinkler contractor within this State shall submit an application to the department. The owner, partners, or president, the primary qualifying party, and all oth…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-42 Renewal of license

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(A) Each licensee shall apply to the department for license renewal before the license expiration date on a form prepared by the department. Renewal applications not postmarked by the expiration date result in a lapse license cancellation. An entity that fails to renew and contin…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-43 Engaging in fire sprinkler work; restrictions; contracts involving burglar alarm work

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(A) It is unlawful to engage in fire sprinkler work under a name other than the exact name that appears on the license issued pursuant to this chapter. "Engaging in fire sprinkler work" includes marketing, advertising, using site signs, submitting contracts, and performing work. …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-44 Grandfathered primary qualifying parties

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(A) An individual who was grandfathered as a primary qualifying party for a fire sprinkler contractor cannot qualify another fire sprinkler contractor if the grandfathered primary qualifying party leaves the employment of the entity in which he was the original primary qualifying…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-45 Prohibited activities

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It is unlawful for a person to engage in the planning, sale, installation, repair, alteration, addition, maintenance, testing, or inspection of a fire sprinkler system, water based or wet pipe systems, or water foam systems in this State except in conformity with the provisions o…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-50 Fees; lapsed licenses; expiration date

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(A) The department 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. (B) All fees associated with the NICET Level III or IV Technician Certif…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-60 Promulgation of rules and regulations

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The board may adopt rules governing its proceedings and may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-70 Powers and duties; complaints

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In addition to the powers and duties provided in Chapter 1, the board may: (1) establish a time limit within which a complaint must be considered by the board; (2) order an entity or individual found in violation of this chapter, Chapter 1, or regulations promulgated under this c…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-80 Investigation of complaints

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The department shall investigate complaints and violations of this chapter as provided for in Section 40-1-80.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-10-90 Presentation of results of investigation; conduct of hearing

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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.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-10 South Carolina Contractor's licensing Board created; membership; terms; filling vacancies

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(A) There is created the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulation of businesses and indiv…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-100 Violations; administrative citations; cease and desist orders; administrative penalties; appeals

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(A) The department may refer any reports of violations of this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of this title or any reports of violations of regulations promulgated under this chapter directly to the board or may issue administrative citations and cease and desist orders in pers…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-110 Disciplinary action; conditions for imposing; civil penalties; reapplication after revocation or cancellation; completion of work in progress; revocation of individual license classification

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(A) The board may impose disciplinary action authorized by this chapter upon a licensee, certificate holder, or other entity or individual if the board finds any of these conditions: (1) subsequent discovery of facts which if known at the time of issuance or renewal of a license …

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-120 Other sanctions

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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 for in Section 40-1-120.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-130 Denial of license or certificate

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(A) The department may refuse to issue a license or certificate to an applicant who: (1) has failed to meet the minimum qualifications required by this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter; (2) has had a license or certificate denied, suspended, revoked, or other…

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-140 Prior criminal record

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A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record only as provided in Section 40-1-150.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-150 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 voluntarily may surrender the license in accordance with Section 40-1-150.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-160 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. § 40-11-170 Costs of investigation and prosecution

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A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations 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. § 40-11-180 Collection and enforcement of costs, fees, and fines

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All costs, fees, and fines provided in this chapter, except examination fees, must be paid to and collected by the department in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-11-190 Investigations and proceedings confidential; communications privileged

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