(A) Upon request by a member state, the commission shall attempt to resolve disputes related to the compact that arise among member states and between member and non-member states.
(B) The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes as appropriate.
(C) The commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact.
(D) By majority vote, the commission may initiate legal action in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the federal district where the commission has its principal offices against a member state in default to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact and its promulgated rules and bylaws. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event judicial enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(E) The remedies herein are not be the exclusive remedies of the commission. The commission may pursue any other remedies available under federal or state law.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 160 (H.3840), Section 1, eff May 13, 2022.
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 Repealed by 2014 Act No. 207, Section 1, eff July 1, 2014.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.