(A)(1) An applicant for a new, reinstatement, or renewal contractor's license must be given an opportunity in writing to make a voluntary contribution to be distributed to an accredited public institution of higher learning offering degrees in construction science, building science, or civil engineering. The applicant may designate a specific accredited institution to receive the contribution. Undesignated contributions shall be distributed to accredited institutions in a pro rata manner based on the number of full-time equivalent students enrolled in each program at each institution. Any voluntary contribution must be added to the contractor's license fee and must be transferred to the State Treasurer and credited to the appropriate institution.
(2) By June first of each year, the State Commission on Higher Education shall provide to the department a list of accredited public institutions of higher learning offering degrees in construction science, building science, or civil engineering, and include in the annual report the number of students enrolled in each of these programs for the prior academic year.
(B)(1) Each institution receiving funds pursuant to this section shall utilize the funds to provide or enhance programs related to building science or civil engineering, which shall include, but is not limited to, scholarships, fellowships, research, faculty development, and continuing education programs.
(2) Each institution receiving funds pursuant to this section shall provide an annual report to the department by January thirty-first disclosing the amount of funds received during the prior fiscal year and an accounting of how the funds were utilized.
(C) The department shall retain five percent of the amount to be distributed for administrative expenses associated with the collection and distribution of funds.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 175 (S.888), Section 1, eff July 15, 2022.
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 Repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, Section 1, eff July 1, 2014.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.