In addition to the powers and duties provided in Section 40-1-70, the board may:
(1) establish a time limit beyond which an initial complaint may not be considered;
(2) order remedial action to be taken by an entity or individual found in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter;
(3) establish procedures for receiving and investigating initial complaints which protect the anonymity of the person filing the initial complaint in appropriate situations;
(4) delegate the authority to the department to request any alarm business owner or registered employee to submit an updated criminal background check when there is reason to believe that a change in the individual's background record has occurred; and
(5) by regulation, establish requirements for the implementation of this chapter as the board considers necessary.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act
Section 40-79-5. Conflict of law.
Section 40-79-10. Act to be administered under South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board.
Section 40-79-20. Definitions.
Section 40-79-30. License requirement.
Section 40-79-40. Nomination of board members from general public.
Section 40-79-50. Administrative support; license fees.
Section 40-79-60. Rules and regulations.
Section 40-79-70. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-79-80. Investigation of complaints and violations.
Section 40-79-90. Presentation of investigation results; hearing.
Section 40-79-115. Board jurisdiction.
Section 40-79-120. Disciplinary action by board.
Section 40-79-130. Grounds for denial of license.
Section 40-79-140. License denial based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-79-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-79-170. Payment of costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-79-180. Collection of costs, fees, and fines.
Section 40-79-190. Investigations may be confidential and communications privileged.
Section 40-79-200. Contracting without license; penalty; preferring of charges.
Section 40-79-210. Civil penalties and injunctive relief.
Section 40-79-215. Exception to civil penalties for false alarms.
Section 40-79-220. Branch office and registered employee requirements.
Section 40-79-230. Application for license; who must sign; what must be submitted.
Section 40-79-250. Liability insurance.
Section 40-79-260. Issuance of license to applicants licensed in another state.
Section 40-79-270. Restrictions on use of license.
Section 40-79-290. Enforcement of contract by unlicensed alarm business.
Section 40-79-300. Bankruptcy of licensee; dissolution of business.