South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 49 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS
Article 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 49-205 - Firm Licensure
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. For the purpose of this regulation, a sole proprietorship is one in which the ownership is held by a single individual who is duly licensed to practice engineering and/or surveying in this State, where there is no stock ownership in the firm, and where the practice name is identical to that in which the individual licensure is held. A licensed engineer or surveyor, practicing in his own name as a sole proprietorship is exempt from this section of the regulations. For multiple firms practicing engineering or surveying as a joint venture for one or more projects in this State, a Certificate of Authorization will be required for each firm practicing within the joint venture.
B. Failure to notify the Board within thirty (30) days of changes affecting the status of the firm's information shall be grounds for sanctions up to and including revocation of the organization's Certificate of Authorization. An engineer or surveyor on file with the Board as being in full authority and responsible charge shall notify the Board of any change in his employment.