(A) No person representing a nonpublic educational institution shall solicit students or sell any course or program of instruction unless he first secures a permit from the commission. The application for a permit must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as determined by the commission.
(B) The permit is valid for one year, and may be renewed by filing an application for renewal accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as determined by the commission.
(C) The commission may refuse to issue a permit to the applicant if he has pleaded guilty to or been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude under the laws of this or any other state.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 497, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 58 - Nonpublic Post-secondary Institution Licensing
Section 59-58-10. Short title.
Section 59-58-20. Definitions.
Section 59-58-30. Exclusions from definition of "nonpublic educational institution."
Section 59-58-40. Authority and powers of commission; promulgation of rules and regulations.
Section 59-58-60. Use of "college" or "university" in name.
Section 59-58-90. Permit required to solicit or sell courses.
Section 59-58-100. Contracts and notes void without license and permit.
Section 59-58-110. Procedure for denial, revocation, or suspension of license; notice; probation.
Section 59-58-120. Appeal of denial, revocation, or suspension of license.
Section 59-58-130. Remedies for violations.
Section 59-58-140. Invalidity of one provision not to invalidate remainder of chapter.