2015 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 10 - FIRE PROTECTION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ACT
Section 40-10-120. Disciplinary actions in another state or federal jurisdiction.
(A) Acts or omissions by a licensee causing the denial, revocation, suspension, or other discipline of a license, certification, or other authorization to practice in a construction related field in another state or federal jurisdiction supports the issuance of a formal complaint and the commencement of disciplinary proceedings in this State, if the disciplinary action in the other jurisdiction is based upon grounds that would constitute misconduct in this State.
(B) Proof of acts or omissions in another state of federal jurisdiction may be shown by the copy of the transcript of record of the disciplinary proceedings in the other state or federal jurisdiction or a copy of the final order, consent order, or similar order stating the basis for the action taken.
(C) The licensee or qualifying party may present mitigating testimony to the board regarding the disciplinary action taken in another state or federal jurisdiction or evidence that the acts or omissions committed in the other jurisdiction do not constitute misconduct in this State.
(D) Upon the filing of a complaint alleging that a licensee or qualifying party has been disciplined in another state or federal jurisdiction, the licensee or qualifying party must produce for the board copies of all transcripts, documents, and orders used, relied upon, or issued in the other jurisdiction. Failure to produce these items within ninety days of the board's request for them automatically results in the immediate temporary suspension of the entity's license or qualifying party's certificate in this State until such time as the items have been provided to the board.
(E) In addition to the sanctions the board may impose against a person pursuant to this chapter, the board may take disciplinary action against a person as provided for in Section 40-1-120.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 177, Section 1.
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