Section 44-7-2950. Civil fines for violation of criminal record check requirements.

SC Code § 44-7-2950 (2019) (N/A)
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An individual who violates this article, or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this article, is subject to a civil fine of one hundred dollars for the first violation and five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation. A fine imposed pursuant to this section must be paid before a direct care entity's license is renewed. Fines collected pursuant to this section must be retained by the department to help offset the costs associated with carrying out the department's responsibilities under this article.

HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 242, Section 1, eff July 1, 2002.