South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 23 - Environmental Certification Board
Section 40-23-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.

A person who practices or offers to practice in this State in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under 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 one thousand dollars, or both.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 185, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 23 - Environmental Certification Board

Section 40-23-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Section 40-23-10. Environmental Certification Board; creation; membership; terms.

Section 40-23-20. Definitions.

Section 40-23-30. Environmental systems operator licensure requirement.

Section 40-23-40. Purpose of board.

Section 40-23-60. Conducting election of officers and board meetings; rules and regulations promulgation.

Section 40-23-70. Powers and duties.

Section 40-23-80. Conduct of investigations.

Section 40-23-90. Investigation by board of initial complaints; authorizing department to issue formal complaint for disciplinary action.

Section 40-23-95. Administrative citations; cease and desist orders; protest hearings; appeals; disciplinary hearings; enforcement of contracts.

Section 40-23-100. Board authorized to seek remedies for violations; immunity; bonds.

Section 40-23-105. Recovery of payment for regulated services by unlicensed provider; limitations.

Section 40-23-110. Disciplinary action; grounds.

Section 40-23-115. Board jurisdiction.

Section 40-23-120. Sanctions and other disciplinary actions.

Section 40-23-130. Licensure denial.

Section 40-23-140. Licensure denial; prior criminal record.

Section 40-23-150. License; voluntary surrender.

Section 40-23-160. Appeal.

Section 40-23-170. Costs.

Section 40-23-180. Costs and fines; collection and enforcement.

Section 40-23-190. Confidentiality of initial investigations; formal complaints open to public; communications privileged; respondent's due process rights preserved.

Section 40-23-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.

Section 40-23-210. Civil penalties and injunctive relief.

Section 40-23-220. Severability.

Section 40-23-230. Issuance, renewal, and reinstatement of licenses; notification of address change.

Section 40-23-240. Reciprocity agreements; licensure of person credentialed in another jurisdiction.

Section 40-23-250. License as prerequisite to practice or offer to practice.

Section 40-23-260. Continuing education; code of ethics.

Section 40-23-270. Exceptions from application of chapter.

Section 40-23-280. Requirements, proof, and initiation of claim on bond.

Section 40-23-300. Certification classifications.

Section 40-23-305. Wastewater treatment operator licenses.

Section 40-23-310. Water distribution system operator licenses.

Section 40-23-320. Well drilling licenses; categories; classes.

Section 40-23-340. Well driller practice categories; restrictions.