Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person who is or has been licensed pursuant to this chapter who leaves this State with unpaid debts and subsequently returns to the State and seeks to become licensed in this State again, or to do business again in this State under the authority of a still-valid license previously issued under this chapter, shall file with the board a signed, notarized statement listing:
(1) all outstanding debts the person, or any subsidiary of the person, owes with respect to having done business previously in this State; and
(2) all bankruptcies that the person, or a subsidiary of the person, has been involved in at any time and place. The board is authorized to refuse to issue a license to the person, and is also authorized to revoke the person's still-valid license, as the case may be, based upon the information contained in the signed notarized statement required by this section.
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.