South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 3 - Architects
Section 40-3-10. Board of Architectural Examiners created.

(A) There is created the Board of Architectural Examiners under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to regulate the practice of architecture in South Carolina.
(B) The Board of Architectural Examiners consists of six persons. One must be a professor of architecture in a university or college controlled by the State who also must be an architect registered in the State of South Carolina, four must be architects engaged in the practice of architecture in this State, and one must be a representative of the general public. Members serve terms of five years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms, except the professor of architecture member. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.
(C) Nominations for appointment to the board may be submitted to the Governor from the board or any individual, group, or association.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 424, Section 1.

Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1917 (30) 198; Civ. C. '22 Section 2879; 1922 (32) 823; 1932 Code Section 7056; 1942 Code Section 7056; 1952 Code Section 56-52; 1962 Code Section 56-52; 1971 (57) 858; 1984 Act No. 503, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 446, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-3-30.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 3 - Architects

Section 40-3-5. Applicability of professional licensing statutes.

Section 40-3-10. Board of Architectural Examiners created.

Section 40-3-20. Definitions.

Section 40-3-30. Licensing, certificate of authorization, and registration requirements.

Section 40-3-50. Administrative support for board; fees.

Section 40-3-60. Adoption of rules governing board proceedings; officers; promulgation of regulations; seal.

Section 40-3-70. Additional powers and duties of board.

Section 40-3-80. Investigation of fitness to practice or complaint charging violation; power of board to issue subpoenas and administer oaths.

Section 40-3-90. Hearings.

Section 40-3-100. Enjoining violations of chapter.

Section 40-3-110. Restriction of authorization to practice.

Section 40-3-115. Jurisdiction over actions of licensees.

Section 40-3-120. Fines; public knowledge of finding of guilt.

Section 40-3-130. Grounds for denial of license.

Section 40-3-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.

Section 40-3-150. Surrender of license.

Section 40-3-160. Appeal.

Section 40-3-170. Costs.

Section 40-3-180. Collection of costs and fines.

Section 40-3-190. Confidentiality of investigations and proceedings.

Section 40-3-200. Penalty.

Section 40-3-210. Petition for injunctive relief.

Section 40-3-230. Registration certificate not transferable; review of applications for admission to practice; license qualifications.

Section 40-3-240. Application for licensure; examination; credits from other jurisdictions.

Section 40-3-250. Renewal of license.

Section 40-3-255. South Carolina Architecture Education and Research Fund established.

Section 40-3-260. Registration of architects registered in another state, territory, or foreign country.

Section 40-3-270. Certificate of authority.

Section 40-3-280. Seal.

Section 40-3-290. Exceptions from coverage of chapter.

Section 40-3-300. Prohibition on entering into contract for professional services on any basis other than direct negotiations; exceptions.

Section 40-3-310. Service of process on nonresident architect.

Section 40-3-320. Issuance of building permits.

Section 40-3-325. Architect immunity.

Section 40-3-330. Severability.