Section 48-27-180. Registration of persons licensed by other states or countries; criminal convictions.

SC Code § 48-27-180 (2019) (N/A)
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A person licensed to practice forestry by a state or country whose requirements are commensurate with the requirements of this State, upon payment of the fee established pursuant to Section 48-27-140, may be registered and licensed to practice forestry in this State, with renewal privileges set forth in Section 48-27-190. The board shall deny licensure to a person convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude. However, the applicant may be licensed by the board if:

(1) At least five years have passed since he was convicted, sentenced, or released from incarceration, whichever is later.

(2) No criminal charges are pending against him.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 29-40.8; 1961 (52) 608; 1985 Act No. 156, Section 8; 1991 Act No. 76, Section 2.