South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-7 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Sec2 61-7.300 - ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Section 61-7.300.305 - Monetary Penalties
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. When imposing a monetary penalty against an EMS Agency, EMT-basic, AEMT, or Paramedic the Department may utilize the following schedule to determine the dollar amount:
|
FREQUENCY OF VIOLATION |
CLASS I |
CLASS II |
CLASS III |
|
1st |
$300 - 500 |
$100 - 300 |
$50 - 100 |
|
2nd |
$500 - 1,500 |
$300 - 500 |
$100 - 300 |
|
3rd |
$1,000 - 3,000 |
$500 - 1,500 |
$300 - 800 |
|
4th |
$2,000 - 5,000 |
$1,000 - 3,000 |
$500 -1,500 |
|
5th |
$5,000 - 7,500 |
$2,000 - 5,000 |
$1,000 - 3,000 |
|
6th or more |
$10,000 |
$7,500 |
$2,000 - 5,000 |
B. When a licensed Agency fails a vehicle reinspection, a Class IV penalty may be levied upon the agency. Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-61-70, the following Class IV penalty schedule shall be used when a permitted Ambulance or licensed Emergency Medical Responder Agency loses points upon reinspection:
|
FREQUENCY OF VIOLATION |
CLASS IV Points |
Penalty |
|
1st |
0-24 |
$25-50 |
|
2nd |
25-50 |
$50-100 |
|
3rd |
51-100 |
$100-300 |
|
4th |
101-500 |
$300-500 |
|
5th |
501-1,000 |
$500-1,500 |
|
6th or more |
Over 1,000 |
$1,000-3,000 |
