South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 40, ch. 81 · 56 active provisions
Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40 applies to the State Athletic Commission administered by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1 of Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control. The Profes…
For the purpose of this chapter: (1) "Admissions" means the amount paid for seats to witness an event or exhibition or any fee charged for presenting an event or exhibition including, but not be limited to, complimentary tickets given in exchange for services. This term does not include admission for contestants, offic…
No person shall promote or participate in an event or exhibition without a license from the commission.
(A) The director of the department shall appoint an administrator, who shall assign referees, judges, and other officials necessary to administer this chapter. The department shall employ and supervise personnel necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. (B) The department shall provide all administrative,…
(A) There is created the State Athletic Commission consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate to regulate boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, mixed martial arts, and other combative sports in this State. One member must be appointed from each congressional district of the…
(A) The commission shall annually elect a chairman and other officers the commission may designate. (B) The commission shall meet at least twice yearly at the call of the chairman. The chairman may call other meetings when considered necessary and shall do so on petition of a majority of the commission.
(A) The commission shall: (1) determine the eligibility of applicants for examination and licensure pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; (2) examine applicants for licensure; (3) promulgate an appropriate code of professional ethics; (4) conduct hearings on alleged violations of this chapter and regulations prom…
The department shall investigate complaints and conduct inspections of alleged violations of this chapter as provided for in Section 40-1-80.
The commission may conduct disciplinary action proceedings as provided for in Section 40-1-90.
The commission may enforce the licensing and permitting requirements of this chapter as provided for in Section 40-1-100.
The commission may take disciplinary action based upon any of the grounds provided for in Section 40-1-110.
The commission has jurisdiction over the actions of licensees and former licensees as provided for in Section 40-1-115.
(A) Upon a determination by the commission that one or more of the grounds for discipline exists, in addition to the actions provided for in Sections 40-1-120 and 40-1-130, the commission may: (1) refuse to renew a license or revoke or suspend a license for all or any part of the unexpired portion of the license; (2) i…
The commission shall deny licensure to an applicant who has committed an act that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter. The commission shall deny licensure to an applicant who has failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for licensure contained in this chapter. The applicant shall de…
A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record only as provided for in Section 40-1-140.
A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter may voluntarily surrender the license in accordance with Section 40-1-150.
A person aggrieved by a final action of the commission may seek review of the decision in accordance with Section 40-1-160.
A person found in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation, inspection, and prosecution of the case in accordance with Section 40-1-170.
All costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180.
(A) A communication, whether oral or written, made by or on behalf of a person to the director or commission or a person designated by the director or commission to investigate or hear matters relating to discipline of a licensee, whether by way of complaint or testimony, is privileged and exempt from disclosure for an…
A person who violates the provisions of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.
In addition to initiating a criminal proceeding for a violation of this chapter, the commission may seek civil penalties and injunctive relief in accordance with Section 40-1-210.
If a provision of this chapter or the application of a provision to a person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severab…
The commission shall issue licenses pursuant to this chapter as follows: (1) boxer; (2) wrestler; (3) manager; (4) second; (5) trainer; (6) announcer; (7) promoter; (8) promoter's representative; (9) referee; (10) judge; (11) timekeeper; (12) matchmaker; (13) professional kickboxer; (14) mixed martial arts contestant.
(A) An application for licensure under this chapter must be submitted on an approved form, completed in its entirety. The application must be signed by the applicant. If any questions or requests for information on the application are left blank or incomplete, the commission must deny the application. In the case of a…