South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 108 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- SOIL CLASSIFIERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Chapter 108 – Soil Classifiers Advisory Council, effective through March 28, 2025, as per the South Carolina Code of Regulations:
🧱 Chapter 108 – Soil Classifiers Advisory Council
Statutory Authority
Governing Law: South Carolina Code § 40-65-60
Administered by: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)(scstatehouse.gov)
Key Sections
§ 108-1: Definitions
Provides definitions for terms such as "Soil Classifier," "Practice of Soil Classifying," and "Board," establishing the foundational terminology for the regulations.
§ 108-2: Licensure
Outlines the requirements for obtaining a soil classifier license, including education, experience, and examination criteria.
§ 108-3: Seals
Specifies the design and usage of professional seals for soil classifiers, including guidelines on affixing seals to documents.(regulations.justia.com)
§ 108-4: License Expiration, Renewal, and Reinstatement
Details the procedures for license expiration, renewal timelines, and conditions for reinstatement of lapsed licenses.(regulations.justia.com)
§ 108-5: Continuing Education
Mandates that soil classifiers complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least one hour focused on professional ethics or South Carolina statutes and regulations. (regulations.justia.com)
§ 108-6: Examinations
Describes the examination process for licensure, including the role of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) in administering exams.
§ 108-7: Fees
Establishes the fee structure for licensure and related services, referencing Regulation 10-40 and the Soil Classifiers Advisory Council website for current fees. (scstatehouse.gov)
§ 108-8: Code of Ethics
Sets forth ethical standards and professional conduct expectations for licensed soil classifiers.(regulations.justia.com)
✅ Summary
Chapter 108 governs the licensure and professional conduct of soil classifiers in South Carolina, ensuring that practitioners meet educational and ethical standards to protect public health and welfare.
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