South Carolina § 40-81-70 - Powers and duties.

§ 40-81-70. Powers and duties.

(A) The commission shall:

(1) determine the eligibility of applicants for examination and licensure pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;

(2) examine applicants for licensure;

(3) promulgate an appropriate code of professional ethics;

(4) conduct hearings on alleged violations of this chapter and regulations promulgated under this chapter;

(5) discipline persons licensed under this chapter in a manner provided for in this chapter;

(6) promulgate regulations which must be submitted to the director at least thirty days before filing with the Legislative Council pursuant to Section 1-23-30.

(B) At the request of the director, the administrator shall designate the department representative at an event or exhibition.

(C) The department representative shall supervise events and exhibitions for the purpose of enforcing this chapter including, but not limited to:

(1) issuing licenses to contestants and participants according to the requirements of this chapter;

(2) investigating or inspecting all conditions or persons subject to permit or licensure;

(3) collecting unpaid fees.

(D) The commission designee in conjunction with the department representative shall review the Association of Boxing Commissions' National Registry or any other approved registry along with all additional appropriate information and approve or deny all pairing of contestants.

HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 28, SECTION 1; 2009 Act No. 57, SECTION 3.