(A) There is created the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology under the administration of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The purpose of this board is to protect the public through the regulation of professionals who identify, assess, and provide treatment, including dispensing and fitting appropriate devices to promote communication, for individuals with communication disorders through the administration and enforcement of this chapter and any regulations promulgated under this chapter.
(B) The Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology consists of five members: two speech-language pathologists, two audiologists, and one lay member. Each speech-language pathologist and audiologist must hold active and valid licenses issued under this chapter.
(C) All members must be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Nominations for appointment to the board may be submitted to the Governor from a group, individual, or association and must be considered in accordance with Section 40-1-45. Members shall serve terms of four years and until a successor has been appointed and qualifies.
(D) A vacancy on the board must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.
(E) The Governor may remove a member of the board in accordance with Section 1-3-240.
(F) Each member of the board, before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office, shall take and file with the Secretary of State, in writing, an oath to perform properly the duties of the office as a member of the board and to uphold the Constitution of this State and the United States.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 96, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1962 Code Section 56-1549.1; 1973 (58) 773; 1994 Act No. 400, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-67-30.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 67 - Speech Pathologists And Audiologists
Section 40-67-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of laws.
Section 40-67-20. Definitions.
Section 40-67-50. Repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, Section 1, eff July 1, 2014.
Section 40-67-70. Additional powers and duties of board.
Section 40-67-75. Responsibilities and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants.
Section 40-67-100. Restraining orders and cease and desist orders.
Section 40-67-110. Actions warranting disciplinary action.
Section 40-67-115. Jurisdiction of the board.
Section 40-67-120. Imposition of fine.
Section 40-67-130. Denial of licensure on grounds of possible disciplinary action.
Section 40-67-140. Denial of licensure on grounds of prior criminal record.
Section 40-67-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-67-170. Payment of investigation and prosecution costs.
Section 40-67-180. Collection and enforcement of costs and fines.
Section 40-67-190. Privileged communications.
Section 40-67-200. Submission of false information for purpose of obtaining a license; penalties.
Section 40-67-210. Civil and injunctive relief.
Section 40-67-230. Notarized application for licensure; fee and documentation of eligibility.
Section 40-67-250. Issuance of license to person holding current license in another state.
Section 40-67-260. License renewal; conditions; continuing education; records.
Section 40-67-280. Activation of inactive license.
Section 40-67-290. Promulgation of code of ethics.
Section 40-67-300. Limits on applicability of chapter.
Section 40-67-350. Severability.
Section 40-67-520. Definitions.
Section 40-67-530. State participation in compact.
Section 40-67-540. Compact privilege.
Section 40-67-550. Compact privilege to practice telehealth.
Section 40-67-560. Active duty military personnel or their spouses.
Section 40-67-570. Adverse actions.
Section 40-67-580. Establishment of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission.
Section 40-67-590. Data system.
Section 40-67-600. Rulemaking.
Section 40-67-610. Oversight; dispute resolution; enforcement.
Section 40-67-620. Date of implementation; associated rules; withdrawal; amendment.
Section 40-67-630. Construction and severability.
Section 40-67-640. Binding effect of compact and other laws.