South Carolina § 40-10-130 - Basis for refusal to issue license.

§ 40-10-130. Basis for refusal to issue license.

(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 without a valid license as required under this chapter;

(3) submitted a bid without a valid license when one is required by law;

(4) committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter;

(5) submitted false or misleading information;

(6) aided or abetted a person in the violation of a provision of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(7) been convicted of a crime involving unlawful breaking or entering, burglary, or larceny; or has a history of addiction to a narcotic drug; "conviction" means the entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a verdict rendered in open court by a judge or jury;

(8) any outstanding monetary judgments related to being a fire sprinkler contractor; or

(9) engaged in conduct that demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness, or incompetence as a fire sprinkler contractor.

(B) A license or certificate or registration may not be issued to an applicant:

(1) for a minimum of one year after the date of revocation of a similar license or certificate issued by this State or any other state or jurisdiction;

(2) who is presently under suspension by a professional licensing entity in this or any other state or jurisdiction; or

(3) who has unresolved complaints or charges pending against him before this or any other professional licensing board in this or any other state.

HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, SECTION 1.