South Carolina Statutes
§ 37-22-240 — Criminal background checks.
Using the information supplied by the commissioner, the applicant must undergo a national criminal record check, supported by fingerprints, by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The results of these criminal record checks must be reported to the commissioner. The Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry is authorized to retain the fingerprints for certification purposes and for notification of the commissioner regarding subsequent criminal charges which may be reported to the FBI. The commissioner shall keep all information pursuant to this section privileged, in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2009 Act No. 67, SECTION 2, eff January 1, 2010; 2017 Act No. 93 (S.366), SECTION 7, eff September 16, 2017. Effect of Amendment 2017 Act No. 93, SECTION 7, rewrote the section, removing certain requirements and authorizing the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry to retain fingerprints for certain purposes.
Nearby Sections
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§ 37-22-110
Definitions.§ 37-22-120
Licensing requirements.§ 37-22-130
Contested case proceedings; appeals.§ 37-22-150
Expiration and renewal of licenses; fingerprint check; assignment or transfer of license.§ 37-22-160
Continuing professional education.§ 37-22-230
Violations of chapter; penalties.§ 37-22-240
Criminal background checks.§ 37-22-250
Funds payable to commissioner.