Section 40-59-530. Exceptions.

SC Code § 40-59-530 (2019) (N/A)

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This article does not apply to a person:

(1) employed by the State or any political subdivision of the State as a code enforcement official when acting within the scope of that employment;

(2) inspecting a home exclusively for the use of a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union unless otherwise required by federal law or regulation;

(3) licensed, registered, or certified pursuant to Chapter 3 or a person duly licensed as a general contractor pursuant to Chapter 11 or a person duly licensed pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 59 or a person duly licensed or registered as a professional engineer pursuant to Chapter 22. Notwithstanding the exemption from licensure under this article, the provisions of this article relating to the conduct of a person in the performance of a home inspection shall apply to that person. A violation of this article is considered a violation against the person's license and subjects the person to disciplinary action by the licensing board under which the person is licensed;

(4) who is duly licensed under the provisions of Section 46-13-55 for the purpose of issuing CL100 Wood Infestation Reports, provided such inspection is limited solely to the requirement of the CL100 report.

HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 359, Section 1.

Editor's Note

Prior Laws:1994 Act No. 463, Section 3; 1976 Code Section 40-59-230.

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