A person may not be refused an authorization to practice, pursue, or engage in accounting solely because of a prior criminal conviction unless the criminal conviction directly relates to accounting for which the authorization to practice is sought. However, the board may refuse an authorization to practice if, based upon all information available, including the applicant's record of prior convictions, the board finds that the applicant is unfit or unsuited to engage in accounting.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 453, Section 1; 2004 Act No. 289, Section 1; 2022 Act No. 174 (S.812), Section 1, eff May 16, 2022.
Effect of Amendment
2022 Act No. 174, Section 1, reenacted the section with no apparent change.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-2-5. Purpose of chapter.
Section 40-2-70. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-2-80. Investigations of complaints or other information suggesting violations; report.
Section 40-2-90. Report of violations to board; hearing; notice to accused licensee or registrant.
Section 40-2-130. Denial of authorization to practice.
Section 40-2-140. Effect of prior criminal conviction on authorization to practice.
Section 40-2-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-2-180. Unpaid costs become judgment.
Section 40-2-200. Violations; penalty.
Section 40-2-240. Licensing of persons licensed in another state.
Section 40-2-245. Requirements to practice if licensed out of state.
Section 40-2-250. Renewal of licenses; reinstatement of lapsed licenses.
Section 40-2-255. Renewal of registration; peer reviews.
Section 40-2-270. "Emeritus" status.
Section 40-2-275. "Retired" status.
Section 40-2-330. Severability.
Section 40-2-510. Persons considered to be engaged in practice.
Section 40-2-520. Unlicensed practice.
Section 40-2-540. Authority of board.
Section 40-2-550. Applicant qualifications.
Section 40-2-560. Issuance of licenses.
Section 40-2-570. Disciplinary action.
Section 40-2-580. Initiation of proceedings; procedures.