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SC H3950
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Hixon
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AI Summary
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Allows licensed professional engineers in South Carolina to perform soil evaluations for conventional onsite wastewater systems without obtaining a separate soil classifier license, provided they complete the Department of Environmental Services' onsite wastewater training program and maintain appropriate bonding and insurance
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Authorizes the Department of Environmental Services to revoke or suspend certifications of engineers who demonstrate incompetence, incorrectly classify soils, or falsify soil evaluation documentation
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Establishes fines up to $1,000 per documented instance of incompetence, incorrect soil classification, or improper documentation, with collected fines deposited into the state general fund
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Adds professional engineers certified under the new provisions to the list of persons exempt from licensure requirements under the Professional Soil Classifiers chapter (Section 40-65-40)
Legislative Description
Soil classifers
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
5/1/2025