(A) A person who practices or offers to practice in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than five thousand dollars.
(B) It is a violation of this chapter for an awarding authority, owner, contractor, or an agent of an authority, owner, or contractor to consider a bid, sign a contract, or allow a contractor to begin work unless the bidder or contractor has first obtained the licenses required by this chapter. Bids or contracts submitted by contractors may not be reconsidered or resubmitted to an awarding authority, contractor, or owner if the contractor was not properly licensed at the time the initial bid or contract was submitted.
(C) Charges under this section may be preferred by the board by delivering evidence of a violation to a solicitor or a magistrate having jurisdiction.
(D) Upon conviction under this section, the fines and assessments imposed by a court must be administered pursuant to Sections 14-1-205, 14-1-206, 14-1-207, 14-1-208, and 14-1-209.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 440, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1936 (39) 1675; 1942 Code Section 7084-3; 1952 Code Section 56-426; 1956 (49) 1762; 1960 (51) 1537; 1962 Code Sections 56-426, 56-426.1; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 228; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 873; 1976 Code Sections 40-11-290, 40-11-300.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-11-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.
Section 40-11-20. Definitions.
Section 40-11-30. Licensing requirement.
Section 40-11-40. Voluntary contributions with licensee applications; uses; reporting requirements.
Section 40-11-50. Repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, Section 1, eff July 1, 2014.
Section 40-11-60. Rules and regulations; owner-prepared financial statement form.
Section 40-11-70. Powers of board.
Section 40-11-80. Investigation of complaints and violations.
Section 40-11-90. Results of investigations to be presented to board; hearing.
Section 40-11-120. Other sanctions.
Section 40-11-130. Denial of license or certificate.
Section 40-11-140. Prior criminal record.
Section 40-11-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-11-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-11-180. Collection and enforcement of costs, fees, and fines.
Section 40-11-190. Investigations and proceedings confidential; communications privileged.
Section 40-11-200. Unlawful practice; penalty.
Section 40-11-210. Injunctive relief.
Section 40-11-230. Certification as qualifying party.
Section 40-11-240. Qualifications for licensure; required submissions.
Section 40-11-250. Renewal of license; lapsed license.
Section 40-11-260. Financial statements; net worth requirements.
Section 40-11-262. Surety bonds in lieu of providing financial statements.
Section 40-11-280. Change in license classification.
Section 40-11-290. Licensure of applicant holding license in another state.
Section 40-11-330. Joint Venture Bid.
Section 40-11-340. Qualifications for acting as sole prime contractor.
Section 40-11-380. Notification of bankruptcy of licensee.
Section 40-11-400. Qualifying party certificates.
Section 40-11-410. License classifications and subclassifications.
Section 40-11-430. Severability.
Section 40-11-500. Citation of article.
Section 40-11-510. Definitions.
Section 40-11-520. Stay of action or arbitration.
Section 40-11-530. Notice of claim; contents; request for clarification.