South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-109 - STANDARDS FOR PERMITTING BODY PIERCING FACILITIES
Sec2 61-109.700 - REPORTING
Section 61-109.700.704 - Facility Closure

A. Prior to the permanent or temporary closure of a facility, the facility permit holder shall notify the Department in writing of the intent to close and the effective closure date. Within ten (10) days of closure, the facility shall notify the Department of the provisions for the maintenance of the facility records as required by regulation. On the date of permanent closure, the current original permit shall be returned to the Department.

B. In instances where a facility temporarily closes, the permit holder shall notify the Department in writing within fifteen (15) days prior to temporary closure. In the event of temporary closure due to an emergency, the facility shall notify the Department in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the closure. At a minimum this notification shall include, but not be limited to, the reason for the temporary closure, the manner in which the records are being stored, and the anticipated date for reopening. The Department shall consider, upon appropriate review, the necessity of inspecting and determining the applicability of current construction standards to the facility prior to its reopening. If the facility is closed for a period longer than one (1) year, and there is a desire to reopen, the facility shall reapply to the Department for a permit and shall be subject to all permitting requirements at the time of that application, including construction-related requirements for a new facility.