The board may waive all licensing and credentialing requirements of this chapter during a declared national or state public emergency, not to exceed ninety days. The board shall establish the conditions as may be appropriate to enable engineers properly licensed in other jurisdictions having like standards as those currently in effect in this State or jurisdictions that meet the NCEES Model Law standards to render services in the geographic areas identified in the order declaring the emergency.
HISTORY: 2007 Act No. 58, Section 1; 2016 Act No. 259 (S.685), Section 6, eff June 3, 2016.
Effect of Amendment
2016 Act No. 259, Section 6, substituted "of this chapter during a declared national or state public emergency, not to exceed ninety days" for "under state law for the period of a declared public emergency".
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 22 - Engineers And Surveyors
Section 40-22-5. Application of Chapter 1; conflicts.
Section 40-22-20. Definitions.
Section 40-22-30. Practice without a license; penalties.
Section 40-22-40. Nomination of board member candidates from general public.
Section 40-22-60. Rules and regulations; seal; input to department.
Section 40-22-70. Additional powers and duties.
Section 40-22-75. Waiver of licensing requirements during emergencies.
Section 40-22-90. Presentation of investigation results; hearing; notification of accused.
Section 40-22-100. Cease and desist orders; application for temporary restraining order.
Section 40-22-110. Penalties; grounds.
Section 40-22-115. Jurisdiction of board.
Section 40-22-120. Civil fines and other penalties.
Section 40-22-130. Grounds for denial of license.
Section 40-22-140. Prior criminal record.
Section 40-22-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-22-180. Payment of fines; interest.
Section 40-22-190. Confidentiality of proceedings.
Section 40-22-200. Violation of chapter; penalty.
Section 40-22-210. Injunctions; rule to show cause.
Section 40-22-220. Licensure requirements; engineer-in-training; professional engineer; examination.
Section 40-22-222. Licensing of existing engineers; review process.
Section 40-22-225. Eligibility requirements for license as surveyor.
Section 40-22-260. Temporary licenses and certificates of authorization.
Section 40-22-270. Individual seals; stamping on plans and specifications.
Section 40-22-280. Exceptions from application of chapter.
Section 40-22-290. TIER A surveying; exclusions.
Section 40-22-295. Emergency services immunity.
Section 40-22-300. Promulgation of regulations for practice by firms located in foreign countries.
Section 40-22-310. Status of regulations promulgated pursuant to Chapter 21.