If a provision of this chapter or the application of a provision to a person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 507, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 958; 1998 Act No. 354, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-77-5. Application of chapter; conflict of law.
Section 40-77-20. Definitions.
Section 40-77-30. Submission of evidence of qualification to practice; requirement to register.
Section 40-77-60. Promulgation of rules and regulations; code of ethics.
Section 40-77-80. Complaints and violations of chapter; investigation.
Section 40-77-90. Investigation results; procedures to conduct hearing.
Section 40-77-100. Cease and desist order, temporary restraining order, and other equitable relief.
Section 40-77-110. Revocation of registration; grounds.
Section 40-77-115. Jurisdiction of board.
Section 40-77-120. Sanctions and disciplinary actions.
Section 40-77-130. Denial of license; grounds same as for disciplinary actions.
Section 40-77-140. Denial of license; prior criminal record.
Section 40-77-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-77-170. Payment of costs for investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-77-180. Collection and enforcement provisions.
Section 40-77-190. Confidentiality of proceedings; privileged communications.
Section 40-77-200. Unlicensed practice of geology; submission of false information; penalty.
Section 40-77-210. Injunctive relief.
Section 40-77-230. Eligibility for registration; qualifications; certificate of registration.
Section 40-77-240. Establishment of fees; examinations.
Section 40-77-250. Reexamination; continuing education authorized for license renewal.
Section 40-77-260. University teaching and research considered work experience.
Section 40-77-270. Registration eligibility of nonpracticing geologists.
Section 40-77-280. Persons licensed in other states or countries; reciprocity.
Section 40-77-300. Reinstatement of expired or suspended certificate; replacement certificates.