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The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) mission is to promote the health, safety and economic well-being of the public through regulation, licensing, enforcement, training and education.
Interim Director Richele TaylorQuick Links
- Professional Licensing Boards
Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing (POL)
Accountancy
Architectural Examiners
Athletic Commission
Auctioneers' Commission
Barber Examiners
Boiler Safety Program
Building Codes Council
Chiropractic Examiners
Cemetery Board
Contractor's Licensing Board
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Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Dentistry
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Engineers/Surveyors
Environmental Certification
Foresters
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Registration for Geologists
Landscape Architectural ExaminersLearn More About POL
Welcome to the Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing Boards (POL). POL has two offices that handle specific responsibilities for the Boards:
Office of Board Services (OBS), which oversees the needs of all POL boards.
Office of Investigations and Enforcement, which is responsible for investigating complaints involving alleged misconduct by licensees. - Labor Programs/OSHA
South Carolina Labor Programs
South Carolina and federal laws are the source of various rights employers and employees have in their employer/employee relationships. LLR is one of several state and federal agencies, which administers the laws assuring these rights. Occupational safety, payment of wages, child labor, migrant labor and mediation of disputes between unions and businesses all fall under LLR. Elevators and amusement rides also are regulated to assure the public's safety. Learn more about Labor Programs
- Fire and Life Safety
Fire and Life
The Division of Fire and Life Safety, which includes the Office of State Fire Marshal and the S.C. Fire Academy. - Online Services
LLR's Online Services
LLR is proud to bring E-Government services to the licensees of South Carolina. Our goal is to make your experience easier and more convenient while preserving the privacy of personal information.- Media/FOIA Center
Media/FOIA Center
Here you'll find key information about our agency, news events, FOIA, and Communications staff to assist you with your daily gathering of news. Visit LLR's Media Center
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Telephone: (803) 896-4658
Susan F. Harrington, Mary League
Email: Contact.Counselor@llr.sc.gov
Administrative Assistant
Advice Counsel
Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Psycho-Educational Specialists
Sanctioning Unlicensed Practice in the Licensing Process
POLICY STATEMENT: All licensure applications are reviewed for compliance with the mandatory licensure provisions as found in the Practice Act. Applicants for initial licensure and renewals found to have practiced without a current South Carolina license are subject to disciplinary action. By consent agreement, the applicant may accept sanctions as established by the Board.
PROCEDURE: The Board Administrator, or designee, is authorized to:
- Review applications for licensure to clarify questions regarding unlicensed practice and may question the applicant/employer, orally or in writing to determine if there has been unlicensed practice.
- If no unlicensed practice, approve the application authorizing a license to be issued.
- If unlicensed practice is documented, negotiate a consent agreement for sanctions according to the following guidelines established by the Board. All applications and required fees must be completed in addition to any sanctions accepted under consent agreement. Negotiated sanctions will be reported to the appropriate agencies, as required by law or Board policy.
PENALTIES:
I. Unlicensed Practice - Applicants for Licensure
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First Offense |
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1. Public Reprimand |
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2. Civil Penalty |
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a. 1 to 30 calendar days |
$100.00 |
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b. Up to 60 calendar days |
$200.00 |
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c. Up to 120 calendar days |
$400.00 |
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d. Up to one year |
$800.00 |
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e. More than one year Board review (personal appearance may be required) |
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3. Assessment of investigative costs if substantial, in Administrator's discretion |
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B. |
Subsequent Offenses: |
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1. Appearance required pursuant to the disciplinary procedures of the Board. |
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II. Failure to Renew/Continued Practice
A. |
First Offense - 1 to 30 calendar days |
1. Payment of renewal fee with a renewal form and submit continuing education (CE) hours |
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2. Payment of late fee - $50.00 |
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3. Assessment of investigative costs if substantial, in Administrator's discretion |
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B. |
First Offense - 31 to 90 calendar days |
1. Public Reprimand * |
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2. Payment of renewal fee with a renewal form and submit continuing education (CE) hours |
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3. Payment of late fee - $50.00 |
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4. Assessment of investigative costs if substantial, in Administrator's discretion |
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5. * At the end of 12 months from the effective date of the Public Reprimand, the license may petition for expungement of the Board's action pursuant to the SC Code of Laws 40-1-120 (E). |
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C. |
First Offense - 91 to 180 calendar days |
1. Public Reprimand [NOTE: Not eligible for expungement pursuant to SC Code of Laws 40-1-120 (E)] |
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| 2. Payment of renewal fee with a renewal form and submit continuing education (CE) hours | |
| 3. Payment of reinstatement fee - $300.00 | |
| 4. Civil Penalty - $250.00 | |
| 5. Assessment of investigative costs is substantial, in Administrator's discretion | |
| D. | First Offense - More than 180 calendar days |
| Application may be presented to the Board for resolution (personal appearance required). | |
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Subsequent Offenses: |
| Personal appearance is required pursuant to the disciplinary procedures of the Board. |