(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 penalties against an entity or individual, including unlicensed contractors, for these violations, as specified by the board.
(B) Separate citations may be issued and separate administrative penalties may be assessed for each violation; however, no more than two thousand five hundred dollars in administrative penalties may be assessed against an entity or an individual per day.
(C) Administrative penalties authorized under this section are separate from and in addition to all other remedies, either civil or criminal.
(D)(1) An administrative penalty assessed pursuant to this section may not exceed five hundred dollars for a first offense.
(2) A citation issued for a second offense in a five-year period must be referred to the board for action in accordance with Section 40-10-110.
(E) An entity or individual assessed an administrative penalty may appeal to the board within fifteen days of receipt of the citation. If an appeal is filed, the department shall schedule a hearing before the board, which shall make a determination in the matter. If no appeal is filed, the citation is deemed a final order and the administrative penalties must be paid within 30 days of receipt of the citation.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 10 - Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems Act
Section 40-10-05. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.
Section 40-10-10. Administration of act.
Section 40-10-20. Definitions.
Section 40-10-41. Licensing requirements.
Section 40-10-42. Renewal of license.
Section 40-10-44. Grandfathered primary qualifying parties.
Section 40-10-45. Prohibited activities.
Section 40-10-50. Fees; lapsed licenses; expiration date.
Section 40-10-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 40-10-70. Powers and duties; complaints.
Section 40-10-80. Investigation of complaints.
Section 40-10-90. Presentation of results of investigation; conduct of hearing.
Section 40-10-100. Cease and desist orders; administrative penalties; appeals.
Section 40-10-120. Disciplinary actions in another state or federal jurisdiction.
Section 40-10-130. Basis for refusal to issue license.
Section 40-10-140. Denial of license on basis of prior criminal record.
Section 40-10-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-10-165. Licensing of former licensee who left State with unpaid debts.
Section 40-10-170. Investigation and prosecution costs.
Section 40-10-180. Collection of costs and fees.
Section 40-10-190. Confidentiality.
Section 40-10-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty; violations of chapter.
Section 40-10-210. Injunctive relief.
Section 40-10-220. Actions to enforce contract.
Section 40-10-230. Contractors or persons to whom chapter not applicable.
Section 40-10-240. Building code compliance.
Section 40-10-260. Shop drawings; contents and review; certificates of occupancy.
Section 40-10-270. Comprehensive general liability insurance requirement.
Section 40-10-280. Local authority; determination of compliance with chapter.