(A) A person who conveys or offers to convey hydrogen in violation of this article may be subject to an administrative fine, stop-sale order, or both, at the discretion of the State Fire Marshal.
(B) An administrative fine must not be assessed for an amount greater than one thousand dollars unless the violation:
(1) threatens public health or safety;
(2) is committed knowingly and intentionally; or
(3) reflects a continuing and repetitive pattern of disregard for the requirements of this article.
(C) An administrative fine may not exceed ten thousand dollars for a violation.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 9 - State Fire Marshal
Section 23-9-10. State Fire Marshall; qualifications; appointment.
Section 23-9-20. Statewide jurisdiction and authority; duties; issuance of citations.
Section 23-9-30. Resident fire marshals; persons who may act under authority of State Fire Marshal.
Section 23-9-45. Fire equipment dealer licenses and permits; proof of training; fees.
Section 23-9-50. Authority to inspect buildings or premises.
Section 23-9-65. Automatic fueling clips on self-service gasoline dispensers permitted.
Section 23-9-80. Service of order or penalty assessment.
Section 23-9-90. Power to subpoena witnesses and take testimony in fire investigation; perjury.
Section 23-9-100. Report of incendiary fires to police.
Section 23-9-120. Enforcement of chapter.
Section 23-9-125. Authority of State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.
Section 23-9-140. Expenses of forms, posters, reports and the like.
Section 23-9-157. Notice of violation.
Section 23-9-170. Interference with State Fire Marshal or his agents; injunctive relief.
Section 23-9-180. Staying emergency orders of State Fire Marshal.
Section 23-9-195. Community fireworks display license.
Section 23-9-197. Firefighter Cancer Health Care Benefit Plan.
Section 23-9-210. Creation of Program; advisory committee; laboratory services.
Section 23-9-220. Duties and responsibilities.
Section 23-9-230. Powers of investigators and of program.
Section 23-9-310. Board of trustees of firemen's insurance and inspection fund.
Section 23-9-350. Enactment of ordinance providing for building and inspection code required.
Section 23-9-380. Annual certificate of existence of fire department; penalty for failure to file.
Section 23-9-410. Distribution of funds collected on insurance premiums; use of funds.
Section 23-9-450. Disbursements of funds from firemen's insurance and inspection fund; approval.
Section 23-9-460. Purposes for which funds may be expended; restrictions on use.
Section 23-9-510. Short title.
Section 23-9-520. Establishment of the South Carolina Hydrogen Permitting Program; purposes.
Section 23-9-530. Definitions.