South Carolina Code — 40
Browse 1,972 sections in division 40 of the South Carolina code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 40-1-10. Extent of regulation.
- § 40-1-20. Definitions.
- § 40-1-30. Authorization to practice.
- § 40-1-40. Purpose of division; domain.
- § 40-1-45. Public and consumer members of boards and panels.
- § 40-1-50. Authority of department; record of board proceedings; roster of licensees; fee structures.
- § 40-1-60. Officers of boards; meetings.
- § 40-1-70. Powers and duties of boards.
- § 40-1-75. Repealed by 2013 Act No. 45, SECTION 4, eff June 7, 2013.
- § 40-1-77. Initial license.
- § 40-1-80. Investigations.
- § 40-1-90. Disciplinary action proceedings.
- § 40-1-100. Equitable relief; immunity.
- § 40-1-110. Additional grounds for disciplinary action.
- § 40-1-115. Term of board jurisdiction.
- § 40-1-120. Sanctions.
- § 40-1-130. Board's authority to sanction.
- § 40-1-140. Prior criminal convictions of applicants.
- § 40-1-150. Voluntary surrender of authorization to practice.
- § 40-1-160. Appeal.
- § 40-1-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
- § 40-1-180. Failure to pay costs or fines; remittance of funds collected.
- § 40-1-190. Privileged communications.
- § 40-1-200. Unlawful practice.
- § 40-1-210. Civil proceedings before Administrative Law Court.
- § 40-1-220. Severability.
- § 40-1-610. Continuing education exemption.
- § 40-1-620. License fee exemption.
- § 40-1-630. Temporary professional licenses; application.
- § 40-1-640. Consideration of education, training, and experience completed by an individual as a member of the military.
- § 40-2-5. Purpose of chapter.
- § 40-2-10. South Carolina Board of Accountancy created; membership; terms; filling of vacancies; administrator.
- § 40-2-20. Definitions.
- § 40-2-30. Licensing or registration requirement; form for issuance of report by person other than CPA or PA; use of titles CPA and PA; exemptions.
- § 40-2-35. Requirements for license to practice; fulfilling education, examinations, and experience requirements.
- § 40-2-40. Grant or renewal of registration to practice as firm; qualifications for registration; changes in identities of partners or officers.
- § 40-2-70. Powers and duties of board.
- § 40-2-80. Investigations of complaints or other information suggesting violations; report.
- § 40-2-90. Report of violations to board; hearing; notice to accused licensee or registrant.
- § 40-2-100. Cease and desist order for conduct violating chapter; temporary restraining orders; injunctions.
- § 40-2-110. Revocation, suspension, or probation of licensees; revocation of registration or limitation of scope of practice of firm.
- § 40-2-130. Denial of authorization to practice.
- § 40-2-140. Effect of prior criminal conviction on authorization to practice.
- § 40-2-150. Surrender of license to practice while under investigation for violation; reinstatement.
- § 40-2-160. Appeal.
- § 40-2-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
- § 40-2-180. Unpaid costs become judgment.
- § 40-2-190. Disclosure of information communicated by client; ownership of statements, records, and working papers created by licensee; copies of client records and other documents.
- § 40-2-200. Violations; penalty.
- § 40-2-210. Cease and desist order for violation of licensing requirement; injunctions and restraining orders; penalty.
- § 40-2-240. Licensing of persons licensed in another state.
- § 40-2-245. Requirements to practice if licensed out of state.
- § 40-2-250. Renewal of licenses; reinstatement of lapsed licenses.
- § 40-2-255. Renewal of registration; peer reviews.
- § 40-2-270. "Emeritus" status.
- § 40-2-275. "Retired" status.
- § 40-2-330. Severability.
- § 40-2-335. Performance according to professional standards; misleading professional or firm names.
- § 40-2-340. Omitted.
- § 40-2-510. Persons considered to be engaged in practice.
- § 40-2-520. Unlicensed practice.
- § 40-2-530. Exemptions.
- § 40-2-540. Authority of board.
- § 40-2-550. Applicant qualifications.
- § 40-2-560. Issuance of licenses.
- § 40-2-570. Disciplinary action.
- § 40-2-580. Initiation of proceedings; procedures.
- § 40-2-590. Violations; penalty.
- § 40-2-600. Formation of legal entities between certified public accountants, public accountants, and accounting practitioners.
- § 40-2-610. Disclaimer.
- § 40-3-5. Applicability of professional licensing statutes.
- § 40-3-10. Board of Architectural Examiners created.
- § 40-3-20. Definitions.
- § 40-3-30. Licensing, certificate of authorization, and registration requirements.
- § 40-3-50. Administrative support for board; fees.
- § 40-3-60. Adoption of rules governing board proceedings; officers; promulgation of regulations; seal.
- § 40-3-70. Additional powers and duties of board.
- § 40-3-80. Investigation of fitness to practice or complaint charging violation; power of board to issue subpoenas and administer oaths.
- § 40-3-90. Hearings.
- § 40-3-100. Enjoining violations of chapter.
- § 40-3-110. Restriction of authorization to practice.
- § 40-3-115. Jurisdiction over actions of licensees.
- § 40-3-120. Fines; public knowledge of finding of guilt.
- § 40-3-130. Grounds for denial of license.
- § 40-3-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.
- § 40-3-150. Surrender of license.
- § 40-3-160. Appeal.
- § 40-3-170. Costs.
- § 40-3-180. Collection of costs and fines.
- § 40-3-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.
- § 40-3-200. Penalty.
- § 40-3-210. Petition for injunctive relief.
- § 40-3-230. Registration certificate not transferable; review of applications for admission to practice; license qualifications.
- § 40-3-240. Application for licensure; examination; credits from other jurisdictions.
- § 40-3-250. Renewal of license.
- § 40-3-255. South Carolina Architecture Education and Research Fund established.
- § 40-3-260. Registration of architects registered in another state, territory, or foreign country.
- § 40-3-270. Certificate of authority.
- § 40-3-280. Seal.
- § 40-3-290. Exceptions from coverage of chapter.
- § 40-3-300. Prohibition on entering into contract for professional services on any basis other than direct negotiations; exceptions.
- § 40-3-310. Service of process on nonresident architect.
- § 40-3-320. Issuance of building permits.
- § 40-3-325. Architect immunity.
- § 40-3-330. Severability.
- § 40-5-10. Inherent power of Supreme Court to regulate practice of law; other powers cumulative.
- § 40-5-20. Supreme Court empowered to promulgate rules and regulations concerning practice of law; establishment of South Carolina State Bar.
- § 40-5-40. Supreme Court empowered to appoint boards to examine applicants, investigate complaints, and hear disciplinary proceedings; subpoena powers.
- § 40-5-50. Filing of rules and regulations; effective date; conflict with other laws.
- § 40-5-60. General Assembly not precluded from prohibiting practice of law by any class.
- § 40-5-70. Additional provisions concerning Supreme Court rules and rules of the State Board of Law Examiners.
- § 40-5-80. Citizen may prosecute or defend own cause.
- § 40-5-210. State Board of Law Examiners.
- § 40-5-220. License granted only by Supreme Court; applications for licensure.
- § 40-5-230. Effect of article on disciplinary powers of courts.
- § 40-5-310. Practicing law or soliciting legal cause of another without being enrolled as member of South Carolina Bar.
- § 40-5-320. Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful.
- § 40-5-330. Attorney may not argue more than two hours without court permission.
- § 40-5-340. Penalties for purchasing claims for suit.
- § 40-5-350. Soliciting legal business unlawful.
- § 40-5-360. Splitting fees with lay persons unlawful.
- § 40-5-370. Furnishing advice or service to debtor in debt pooling plan involving deposit for distribution to creditors as practice of law violation constitutes misdemeanor; penalty.
- § 40-5-380. Pro bono work by attorneys employed by the State.
- § 40-5-390. Nonrefundable flat fee.
- § 40-5-510. Removal, suspension, and imprisonment of attorneys for contempt or disorderly conduct.
- § 40-5-520. Additional causes of removal or suspension; hearing required.
- § 40-6-05. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.
- § 40-6-10. Auctioneers' Commission created; membership and qualifications; compensation.
- § 40-6-20. Definitions.
- § 40-6-50. Administrative support; authority vested in commission; license fees.
- § 40-6-60. Adoption of rules and regulations.
- § 40-6-70. Initiation of investigation of fitness.
- § 40-6-80. Power to administer oaths and subpoena witnesses for purpose of investigation; taking evidence; compelling compliance.
- § 40-6-90. Hearings.
- § 40-6-100. Cease and desist order; petition for temporary restraining order; temporary injunction.
- § 40-6-110. Grounds for action against licensee or one otherwise acting as auctioneer; licensee adjudged mentally incompetent.
- § 40-6-115. Jurisdiction of commission.
- § 40-6-120. Revocation, suspension, or restriction of license; final order of guilt as public knowledge; civil fines.
- § 40-6-130. Grounds for disciplinary action as basis for denial of licensure.
- § 40-6-140. Prior criminal record as grounds for denial of licensure.
- § 40-6-150. Surrender of license.
- § 40-6-160. Appeal.
- § 40-6-170. Costs.
- § 40-6-180. Payment of costs and fines.
- § 40-6-190. Confidentiality; privileged communications.
- § 40-6-200. Penalties.
- § 40-6-210. Petition for injunctive relief.
- § 40-6-220. Eligibility requirements for license as apprentice auctioneer; conduct of auction and review of records.
- § 40-6-230. Eligibility requirements for license as auctioneer, purebred livestock auctioneer, or tobacco auctioneer.
- § 40-6-235. Requirements for license as auction firm.
- § 40-6-240. Term of licenses; renewal; proof of continuing education; lapsed license.
- § 40-6-250. License required.
- § 40-6-260. List of licensees.
- § 40-6-270. Licensing of auctioneers licensed in another state.
- § 40-6-280. "Absolute" auctions.
- § 40-6-290. Written agreements between owner and auctioneer; records; possession of pocket card license.
- § 40-6-300. Trust or escrow accounts; bank name and account number as requirement for issuance or renewal of license; notification of changes; records of transactions.
- § 40-6-310. Estate auction requirements.
- § 40-6-320. Licensing by municipalities prohibited.
- § 40-6-330. Auctioneer Recovery Fund; maintenance and contributions; use of excess funds.
- § 40-6-340. Claims against fund; notification of licensee; investigation.
- § 40-6-350. Hearing by commission; compromise of claim; suspension of license pending repayment; subrogation.
- § 40-6-360. Limitations on payments from fund.
- § 40-6-370. Exceptions from applicability of chapter.
- § 40-6-380. Severability.
- § 40-7-5. Conflicts between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1.
- § 40-7-10. Establishment of State Board of Barber Examiners; membership.
- § 40-7-20. Definitions.
- § 40-7-30. Licensure requirement.
- § 40-7-50. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation to provide all administrative and fiscal operations and activities of board; board to establish fees by regulations.
- § 40-7-60. Adoption of rules; seal; regulations.
- § 40-7-70. Additional powers and duties.
- § 40-7-80. Investigation of complaints and violations of chapter.
- § 40-7-90. Results of investigation to be presented to board; hearing.
- § 40-7-100. Issuance of cease and desist order, or petition for temporary restraining order or other equitable relief.
- § 40-7-110. Disciplinary action.
- § 40-7-115. Jurisdiction of board.
- § 40-7-120. Additional disciplinary action.
- § 40-7-130. Denial of permit or licensure on same grounds as potential disciplinary action.
- § 40-7-140. Denial of permit or licensure based on prior criminal record.
- § 40-7-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
- § 40-7-160. Appeal.
- § 40-7-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.
- § 40-7-180. Costs and fines subject to collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.
- § 40-7-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.
- § 40-7-200. Practicing barbering in violation of chapter; knowing submission of false information for purpose of obtaining license; penalties.
- § 40-7-210. Petition for injunctive relief.
- § 40-7-230. Barber assistant; requirements for licensure; certificate of registration for registered barber apprentice, registered barber, or master haircare specialist.
- § 40-7-240. Applications for examination; frequency of examinations.
- § 40-7-250. Renewal of master haircare specialist license; reinstatement of certificate of registration for registered barbers and registered apprentices.
- § 40-7-255. Hair braiding practitioner registration; training; term and renewal of registration.
- § 40-7-260. Only licensed master haircare specialist may use chemicals to wave, relax, straighten, or bleach hair.
- § 40-7-270. Temporary master haircare specialist license without examination; requirements.
- § 40-7-280. Restrictions on giving shampoos and manicures.
- § 40-7-285. Practice by cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist in barbershop.
- § 40-7-290. Requirements for barbers who train students.
- § 40-7-300. Practicing barbers from other states; requirements for receiving certificate of registration to practice in state.
- § 40-7-310. Display of certificate of registration.
- § 40-7-320. Barbershops to be registered; posting of copy of inspection rating and regulations.
- § 40-7-330. Inspection of barbershop or barber schools.
- § 40-7-340. Special certificates for inmates in custody of State Department of Corrections.
- § 40-7-350. License required for barber colleges and instructors.
- § 40-7-355. Mobile barbershops authorized; regulations.
- § 40-7-360. Chapter not applicable to services for immediate family.
- § 40-7-370. Operation of barbershop by registered apprentice prohibited.
- § 40-7-380. Board members prohibited from ownership interest in barber colleges or companies servicing barbershops.
- § 40-7-390. Persons exempt from chapter.
- § 40-7-400. Severability.
- § 40-8-10. Short title.
- § 40-8-20. Perpetual Care Cemetery Board; creation.
- § 40-8-30. Definitions.
- § 40-8-35. Cemetery contract disclosure requirements.
- § 40-8-40. Licensure requirements, "Perpetual Care" and "No Perpetual Care" designations.
- § 40-8-50. Board membership.
- § 40-8-60. Election of chairman and vice chairman; expense reimbursements; meetings.
- § 40-8-70. Board power and duties.
- § 40-8-75. Seal.
- § 40-8-80. License fees.
- § 40-8-90. Application to establish cemetery; license change application incident to purchase of existing cemetery.
- § 40-8-100. Records; adoption and notification of use, care, management, and merchandise installation policies; service fees.
- § 40-8-110. Care and maintenance trust funds; merchandise accounts; financial reports; penalties.
- § 40-8-120. Land requirements; conveyance and use of excess contiguous lands; transfer to municipality.
- § 40-8-130. Mausoleum and below ground crypt construction deadlines; burial vault placement; coastal and lowland exception.
- § 40-8-140. Cemetery signs.
- § 40-8-150. Disciplinary action; grounds.
- § 40-8-160. Dissemination of order finding basis for disciplinary action; fine.
- § 40-8-170. Voluntary surrender of license.
- § 40-8-180. Appeal.
- § 40-8-190. Punishment and fines for violation of chapter.
- § 40-8-200. Certain cemeteries excepted from provisions of chapter.
- § 40-8-210. Licensing of existing cemeteries.
- § 40-8-220. Disclosure of conditions for free burial rights; basic maintenance requirements; religious code isolation designations.
- § 40-8-230. Severability.
- § 40-8-240. Application of chapter to new public cemeteries.
- § 40-9-10. Definitions.
- § 40-9-20. License required; students participating in a preceptorship or residency training program excepted.
- § 40-9-25. Students may perform procedures.
- § 40-9-30. Board of Chiropractic Examiners; members; terms; removal; quorum and meetings; regulations; powers.
- § 40-9-31. Procedures for revoking, suspending, or restricting a license or disciplining a licensee; appeal to Administrative Law Court; stay pending appeal.
- § 40-9-35. Compensation of members of the board.
- § 40-9-36. Executive Director.
- § 40-9-37. Conduct of advisory election.
- § 40-9-38. Vacancies.
- § 40-9-39. Limitation on consecutive terms.
- § 40-9-40. Qualifications of applicants for licenses.
- § 40-9-45. Prerequisite educational requirements for students of chiropractic colleges chartered by State.
- § 40-9-50. Filing of credentials and payment of fee.
- § 40-9-60. Reexamination.
- § 40-9-70. Reciprocal registration; fee.
- § 40-9-80. Annual renewal of license; discretion of board to fix or waive fee; forfeiture; reinstatement.
- § 40-9-85. Volunteer chiropractor license authorizing care of needy and indigent.
- § 40-9-90. Grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses.
- § 40-9-95. Investigations and proceedings.
- § 40-9-97. Privileged communications; immunity.
- § 40-9-110. Penalties.
- § 40-10-05. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.
- § 40-10-10. Administration of act.
- § 40-10-20. Definitions.
- § 40-10-40. Primary qualifying party; qualifications; transfer of certification; notice of loss of certain certifications.
- § 40-10-41. Licensing requirements.
- § 40-10-42. Renewal of license.
- § 40-10-43. Engaging in fire sprinkler work; restrictions; contracts involving burglar alarm work.
- § 40-10-44. Grandfathered primary qualifying parties.
- § 40-10-45. Prohibited activities.
- § 40-10-50. Fees; lapsed licenses; expiration date.
- § 40-10-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
- § 40-10-70. Powers and duties; complaints.
- § 40-10-80. Investigation of complaints.
- § 40-10-90. Presentation of results of investigation; conduct of hearing.
- § 40-10-100. Cease and desist orders; administrative penalties; appeals.
- § 40-10-110. Offenses warranting disciplinary actions; civil penalties; revocation or cancellation of license; work in progress.
- § 40-10-120. Disciplinary actions in another state or federal jurisdiction.
- § 40-10-130. Basis for refusal to issue license.
- § 40-10-140. Denial of license on basis of prior criminal record.
- § 40-10-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
- § 40-10-160. Appeal.
- § 40-10-165. Licensing of former licensee who left State with unpaid debts.
- § 40-10-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.
- § 40-10-180. Collection of costs and fees.
- § 40-10-190. Confidentiality.
- § 40-10-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty; violations of chapter.
- § 40-10-210. Injunctive relief.
- § 40-10-220. Actions to enforce contract.
- § 40-10-230. Contractors or persons to whom chapter not applicable.
- § 40-10-240. Building code compliance.
- § 40-10-250. Fire Protection Sprinkler System Specification Sheet; completion of form; attachment to building permit applications.
- § 40-10-260. Shop drawings; contents and review; certificates of occupancy.
- § 40-10-270. Comprehensive general liability insurance requirement.
- § 40-10-280. Local authority; determination of compliance with chapter.
- § 40-10-290. Bankruptcy.
- § 40-10-300. Severability.
- § 40-11-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.
- § 40-11-10. South Carolina Contractor's licensing Board created; membership; terms; filling vacancies.
- § 40-11-20. Definitions.
- § 40-11-30. Licensing requirement.
- § 40-11-40. Voluntary contributions with licensee applications; uses; reporting requirements.
- § 40-11-50. Repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, SECTION 1, eff July 1, 2014.
- § 40-11-60. Rules and regulations; owner-prepared financial statement form.
- § 40-11-70. Powers of board.
- § 40-11-80. Investigation of complaints and violations.