For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under the provisions of this chapter, the board or any person designated by it may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, take testimony, and require the production of any documents or records which the board deems relevant to the inquiry. In the case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1, upon application by the board, may issue an order requiring the person to appear before the board or the person designated by it and produce documentary evidence and to give other evidence concerning the matter under inquiry.
Whenever the board has sufficient evidence that any person is violating any provision of this chapter, it may, in addition to all other remedies, order such person to immediately desist and refrain from such conduct. The board may apply to an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 for an injunction restraining the person from such conduct. An administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 may issue a temporary injunction ex parte, and upon notice and full hearing may issue any other order in the matter it deems proper. No bond shall be required of the board by an administrative law judge as provided under Article 5 of Chapter 23 of Title 1 as a condition to the issuance of any injunction or order contemplated by the provisions of this section.
HISTORY: 1980 Act No. 307, Section 12; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 866.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 9 - Chiropractors And Chiropractic
Section 40-9-25. Students may perform procedures.
Section 40-9-35. Compensation of members of the board.
Section 40-9-36. Executive Director.
Section 40-9-37. Conduct of advisory election.
Section 40-9-39. Limitation on consecutive terms.
Section 40-9-40. Qualifications of applicants for licenses.
Section 40-9-50. Filing of credentials and payment of fee.
Section 40-9-60. Reexamination.
Section 40-9-70. Reciprocal registration; fee.
Section 40-9-85. Volunteer chiropractor license authorizing care of needy and indigent.
Section 40-9-90. Grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses.
Section 40-9-95. Investigations and proceedings.