(A) To participate in the compact, a state must:
(1) participate fully in the commission's data system, including using the commission's unique identifier as defined in rules;
(2) have a mechanism in place for receiving and investigating complaints about licensees;
(3) notify the commission, in compliance with the terms of the compact and rules, of any adverse action or the availability of investigative information regarding a licensee;
(4) for initial licensure require the applicant to undergo a state criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED); and a national criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The results of these criminal record checks must be reported to the board for review in accordance with Section 40-1-140. The fees for conducting the criminal record checks shall be borne by the applicant. SLED is authorized to store the prints for notification purposes;
(5) comply with the rules of the commission;
(6) utilize a recognized national examination as a requirement for licensure pursuant to the rules of the commission; and
(7) have continuing competence requirements as a condition for license renewal.
(B) Upon adoption of this article, the member state shall have the authority to obtain biometric-based information from each physical therapy licensure applicant and submit this information to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check in accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 534 and 42 U.S.C. Section 14616.
(C) A member state shall grant the compact privilege to a licensee holding a valid unencumbered license in another member state in accordance with the terms of the compact and rules.
(D) Member states may charge a fee for granting a compact privilege.
(E) A member state cannot participate in issuing compact privileges until such member state has completed the requirements to implement the state criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED); and a national criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and promulgated all regulations necessary to carry out the requirements of the compact, including, but not limited to, establishing fees for granting a compact privilege.
HISTORY: 2018 Act No. 226 (H.4799), Section 1, eff May 18, 2018.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 45 - Physical Therapists
Section 40-45-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of law.
Section 40-45-10. Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; creation and purpose; membership.
Section 40-45-20. Definitions.
Section 40-45-60. Adoption of rules and regulations; seal.
Section 40-45-70. Additional powers and duties of board.
Section 40-45-80. Investigation of complaints and violations; advisors.
Section 40-45-90. Evidence authorized to be collected for investigative purposes.
Section 40-45-100. Restraining orders and other equitable relief.
Section 40-45-115. Jurisdiction of the board.
Section 40-45-120. Board authority to take disciplinary actions and impose civil penalties.
Section 40-45-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-45-150. Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated.
Section 40-45-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator.
Section 40-45-180. Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines.
Section 40-45-190. Confidentiality of proceedings and communications.
Section 40-45-200. Violations of chapter; submission of false information to the board; penalty.
Section 40-45-210. Injunctive relief.
Section 40-45-240. Licensure without examination.
Section 40-45-270. Persons exempt from licensure requirement.
Section 40-45-280. Physical therapy records; responsibility for records; contents; discharge notes.
Section 40-45-290. Physical therapy aides; permissible duties; restrictions.
Section 40-45-330. Severability.
Section 40-45-510. Purpose of compact.
Section 40-45-520. Definitions.
Section 40-45-530. State participation in the compact.
Section 40-45-540. Compact privilege.
Section 40-45-550. Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Section 40-45-560. Adverse actions.
Section 40-45-570. Establishment of the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
Section 40-45-580. Data system.
Section 40-45-590. Rulemaking.
Section 40-45-600. Oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement.