This chapter must not be construed to prevent or affect:
(1) Persons engaged solely in teaching soil science or engaged solely in soil science research.
(2) Officers and employees of the United States, the State, and units of local government who practice soil science solely in the capacity of their office or employment.
(3) Officers and employees of companies engaged in the practice of soil science, when the officers and employees practice soil science solely in the capacity of their employment and who do not offer their services to the public for hire.
(4) The work of an employee or subordinate of a person holding a Professional Soil Classifier license under this chapter provided this work does not include final soil classifying decisions and is done under the supervision of and verified by a person holding a Professional Soil Classifier license.
(5) A professional wetlands specialist who applies soil science to make wetland delineations or determinations.
(6) A person who conducts soil sampling solely for the purpose of determining plant nutrient and lime application rates for gardening and for agricultural, horticultural, silvicultural, or related purposes.
(7) A person who practices another licensed trade or profession within the scope of that license.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010; 2012 Act No. 111, Section 1, eff February 1, 2012.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws: 1962 Code Section 56-1546.54; 1974 (58) 2828; 1989 Act No. 99, Section 4; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 946; 1976 Code Section 40-65-240.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment rewrote the section.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-65-5. Application of other provisions to this chapter.
Section 40-65-20. Definitions.
Section 40-65-32. Application form for licensure or certification.
Section 40-65-34. Examinations.
Section 40-65-38. Renewal of license; requirements; reinstatement of license after lapse.
Section 40-65-45. Persons eligible without examination.
Section 40-65-50. Administration of program of soil classifiers.
Section 40-65-70. Power of department to seek injunctive relief.
Section 40-65-80. Investigative procedures; who may file complaint
Section 40-65-90. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 40-65-100. Cease and desist orders and equitable relief.
Section 40-65-110. Grounds for disciplinary action.
Section 40-65-120. Appeal of advisory council decision.
Section 40-65-130. Grounds for denial of licensure or certification.
Section 40-65-140. Criminal record grounds for denial of license or certification.
Section 40-65-160. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 40-65-170. Person found in violation to pay costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-65-180. Payment of cost and fine for violation.
Section 40-65-190. Confidentiality of investigations.
Section 40-65-210. Department may institute civil action for injunctive relief, fine.
Section 40-65-220. Severability.
Section 40-65-230, 40-65-240. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.
Section 40-65-260. Omitted by 2010 Act No. 249, Section 2.A, eff June 11, 2010.