South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 36 - Occupational Therapists
Section 40-36-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 applies to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants regulated or administered, or both, by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 356, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 36 - Occupational Therapists

Section 40-36-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Section 40-36-10. Board of Occupational Therapy; creation and purpose; membership.

Section 40-36-20. Definitions.

Section 40-36-30. Required licenses; practice while license suspended or revoked; penalty.

Section 40-36-50. Administrative and fiscal activities of board to be provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; establishment of fees.

Section 40-36-60. Adoption of rules and regulations; seal.

Section 40-36-70. Board regulation of licensing and discipline; additional powers and duties.

Section 40-36-80. Investigation of complaints and violations.

Section 40-36-90. Investigation results; presentation to board; procedures for hearing.

Section 40-36-100. Restraining orders and other equitable relief.

Section 40-36-110. Refusal to grant licenses; suspensions, revocations, or other restrictions; grounds.

Section 40-36-115. Jurisdiction of the board.

Section 40-36-120. Board authority to impose fines in addition to other sanctions; disciplinary actions.

Section 40-36-130. Grounds for denial of license may be same as for disciplinary action.

Section 40-36-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.

Section 40-36-150. Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated.

Section 40-36-160. Appeal.

Section 40-36-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator.

Section 40-36-180. Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines.

Section 40-36-190. Confidentiality of proceedings and communications.

Section 40-36-200. Violations of chapter; submission of false information to board; penalty.

Section 40-36-210. Petition by department for injunctive relief.

Section 40-36-230. Applications for licensure as occupational therapist or assistant; license requirements.

Section 40-36-240. Notarized application form; fee; exam scores; out-of-state applicant requirements; time period for completion of process.

Section 40-36-250. Licensure without examination.

Section 40-36-260. Time period licenses are valid; renewals, fees, and penalties; continuing education requirements; inactive status; reactivation.

Section 40-36-270. Certificate of licensure; temporary licenses; restrictions; renewals; notification of name and address changes.

Section 40-36-280. Persons excepted from application of chapter.

Section 40-36-290. Responsibilities and duties of occupational therapists; records; discharge notes.

Section 40-36-300. Responsibilities and duties of occupational therapy assistants and aides; restrictions.

Section 40-36-310. Severability.

Section 40-36-510. Purpose.

Section 40-36-520. Definitions.

Section 40-36-530. State participation in the compact.

Section 40-36-540. Compact privilege.

Section 40-36-550. Obtaining a new home state license by virtue of compact privilege.

Section 40-36-560. Active duty military personnel or their spouses.

Section 40-36-570. Adverse actions.

Section 40-36-580. Establishment of the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission.

Section 40-36-590. Data system.

Section 40-36-600. Rulemaking.

Section 40-36-610. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.

Section 40-36-620. Date of implementation; withdrawal; amendment.

Section 40-36-630. Construction and severability.

Section 40-36-640. Binding effect of compact and other laws.