South Carolina § 40-25-30 Powers and duties of Department of Health and Environmental Control.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 40-25-30 — Powers and duties of Department of Health and Environmental Control.

South Carolina § 40-25-30

Title 40PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 25PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-25-30 (2026).

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The powers and duties of the department are to:

(1)authorize disbursements necessary to carry out this chapter;

(2)supervise issuance of licenses "by experience" and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants licensed by examination;

(3)register persons who apply to the department and are qualified to engage in the practice of specializing in hearing aids;

(4)purchase and maintain or rent audiometric equipment and other facilities necessary to carry out the examination of applicants;

(5)issue and renew licenses;

(6)suspend or revoke licenses or require that refunds be made;

(7)designate the time and place for examining applicants;

(8)enforce this chapter;

(9)promulgate and publish regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this State

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The powers and duties of the department are to: (1) authorize disbursements necessary to carry out this chapter; (2) supervise issuance of licenses "by experience" and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants licensed by examination; (3) register persons who apply to the department and are qualified to engage in the practice of specializing in hearing aids; (4) purchase and maintain or rent audiometric equipment and other facilities necessary to carry out the examination of applicants; (5) issue and renew licenses; (6) suspend or revoke licenses or require that refunds be made; (7) designate the time and place for examining applicants; (8) enforce this chapter; (9) promulgate and publish regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this State and necessary to carry out this chapter, including the establishment of licensing fees; (10) appoint or employ subordinate employees; (11) retain funds received for administration of the program; (12) require the periodic inspection of audiometric testing equipment and carry out the periodic inspection of facilities of persons who engage in the practice of specializing in hearing aids. (13) appoint members of the commission and other individuals who are not audiologists to conduct and supervise the written and practical examinations;