South Carolina § 54-15-310 Designation of hearing officer or hearing panel; disciplinary proceedings.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 54-15-310 — Designation of hearing officer or hearing panel; disciplinary proceedings.

South Carolina·Title 54 PORTS AND MARITIME MATTERS·Ch. 15 PILOTS AND PILOTAGE

(A)The results of an investigation must be presented to the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction. The commissioners, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, may take disciplinary action authorized by Section 40-1-120. The commissioners may designate a hearing officer or hearing panel to conduct hearings or take other action as may be necessary under this section.

(B)For the purpose of a disciplinary proceeding in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the respective area may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production and examination of books, papers, and records on behalf of the commissioners, upon request, on behalf of a party to t

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(A) The results of an investigation must be presented to the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction. The commissioners, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, may take disciplinary action authorized by Section 40-1-120. The commissioners may designate a hearing officer or hearing panel to conduct hearings or take other action as may be necessary under this section. (B) For the purpose of a disciplinary proceeding in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the respective area may administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production and examination of books, papers, and records on behalf of the commissioners, upon request, on behalf of a party to the case. Upon failure to obey a subpoena or to answer questions propounded by the commissioners, its hearing officer or panel, the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage having jurisdiction may apply to the Administrative Law Court for an order requiring the person to comply with the subpoena.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-1431; 1952 Code SECTION 56-1441; 1942 Code SECTION 6692; 1932 Code SECTION 6692; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 3590; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 2480; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1624; G. S. 1266; R. S. 1364; 1878 (16) 416; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, SECTION 1, eff March 17, 2006. Effect of Amendment The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.