The department may by regulation provide for the acceptance of an affidavit or certification of a bonded, independent, and qualified assurance organization that has been approved by the department for certifying qualifications of a professional employer organization or professional employer organization group in lieu of those requirements of Sections 40-68-30 and 40-68-40 or any other requirements of a licensee under this chapter as determined by the department. In the regulation the department may establish a fee structure for the acceptance not to exceed the fees in Section 40-68-50. Professional employer organizations or professional employer organization groups are subject to any assessment under Section 40-68-50(B). This section does not relieve a professional employer organization or professional employer organization group of any notice or disclosure obligations under this chapter to an insurer, client, or employee, or of any other requirement of this chapter not expressly waived by regulation of the department.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 112, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 68 - Regulation Of Professional Employer Organizations
Section 40-68-10. Definitions.
Section 40-68-45. Continuing professional education.
Section 40-68-55. Acceptance of affidavit or certification of approval.
Section 40-68-130. Form and content of licenses and notices; display.
Section 40-68-155. Investigation of complaints.
Section 40-68-165. Enforcement by Attorney General.
Section 40-68-170. Fees to be used to implement provisions of chapter.