South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 3 - Architects
Section 40-3-120. Fines; public knowledge of finding of guilt.

(A) The board may impose a civil fine of up to two thousand dollars for each violation of a provision of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter; however, the total fines may not exceed ten thousand dollars.
(B) A final order of the board finding that a registrant is guilty of any offense charged in a formal accusation becomes public knowledge except for a final order dismissing the accusation or imposing a private reprimand.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 424, Section 1.

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.