South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 37 - Optometrists
Section 40-37-170. Assessment of investigation and prosecution costs.

A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case in accordance with Chapter 1 of Title 40.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 135, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 37 - Optometrists

Section 40-37-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of law.

Section 40-37-10. South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry; membership; terms; conduct of business by positive majority vote.

Section 40-37-20. Definitions.

Section 40-37-30. Licensing requirement; practice of optometry.

Section 40-37-40. Powers and duties of board; seal.

Section 40-37-50. Administration of board; assessment, collection and adjustment of fees.

Section 40-37-80. Investigation of complaints; administration of oaths; subpoena of documents.

Section 40-37-90. Investigation results presented to board; disciplinary action.

Section 40-37-100. Civil penalties and injunctive relief.

Section 40-37-110. Grounds for discipline; suspension of license on finding of mental incompetence.

Section 40-37-115. Jurisdiction.

Section 40-37-120. Basis for disciplinary action.

Section 40-37-150. Voluntary surrender of license.

Section 40-37-160. Appeal.

Section 40-37-170. Assessment of investigation and prosecution costs.

Section 40-37-180. Payment and collection of costs.

Section 40-37-190. Confidentiality.

Section 40-37-200. Penalties for unlawful practice.

Section 40-37-230. Denial of license.

Section 40-37-235. Denial of license on basis of prior criminal record.

Section 40-37-240. Licensure requirements; display, renewal, and reinstatement of license.

Section 40-37-245. Licensure by endorsement; requirements.

Section 40-37-280. Use of license by unlicensed person; delegation of tasks to supervised assistants.

Section 40-37-290. Purchasing, prescribing, and administering pharmaceutical agents.

Section 40-37-300. Establishing pharmacy or selling pharmaceutical agents; dispensing contact lenses.

Section 40-37-310. Referrals for treatment of eye diseases; glaucoma treatment; eye surgery.

Section 40-37-320. Publicizing office hours; mobile units; promulgation of regulations pertaining to optometry offices.

Section 40-37-325. Multiple offices; display of license.

Section 40-37-330. Use of optometrist's services authorized for agency and school-required examinations.

Section 40-37-350. Exceptions from application of chapter.

Section 40-37-360. Price of eyeglasses.

Section 40-37-370. Maintenance of laboratory.

Section 40-37-390. Unlawful advertising practices.

Section 40-37-400. Immunity.

Section 40-37-410. Severability.

Section 40-37-420. Existing licensees; transition; time frame for fulfilling licensing requirements of chapter.