South Carolina Statutes
§ 40-33-200 — Unauthorized practice; penalty.
South Carolina § 40-33-200
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-33-200 (2026).
Text
A person who practices or offers to practice nursing in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than fifty thousand dollars. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter apply to a person or entity aiding and abetting in a violation of this chapter.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 225, SECTION 1. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1935 (39) 173; 1942 Code SECTION 5230; 1947 (45) 579; 1952 Code SECTION 56-953; 1962 Code SECTION 56-953; 1969 (56) 263; 1987 Act No. 114, SECTION 2; 1976 Code SECTION 40-33-20.
Nearby Sections
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§ 40-33-110
Grounds for discipline of licensees.§ 40-33-115
Jurisdiction of the board.§ 40-33-130
Denial of licensure.§ 40-33-1300
Nurse Licensure Compact enacted.§ 40-33-1305
Findings; purposes.§ 40-33-1310
Definitions.§ 40-33-1315
General provisions and jurisdiction.§ 40-33-1320
Applications for licensure in a party state.§ 40-33-1330
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