South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 108 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION- SOIL CLASSIFIERS ADVISORY COUNCIL

23 Jun 2025 --
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Here’s a comprehensive overview of Chapter 108 – Soil Classifiers Advisory Council, effective through March 28, 2025, as per the South Carolina Code of Regulations:

🧱 Chapter 108 – Soil Classifiers Advisory Council

Statutory Authority

Governing Law: South Carolina Code § 40-65-60

Administered by: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)

Key Sections

§ 108-1: Definitions

Provides definitions for terms such as "Soil Classifier," "Practice of Soil Classifying," and "Board," establishing the foundational terminology for the regulations.

§ 108-2: Licensure

Outlines the requirements for obtaining a soil classifier license, including education, experience, and examination criteria.

§ 108-3: Seals

Specifies the design and usage of professional seals for soil classifiers, including guidelines on affixing seals to documents.

§ 108-4: License Expiration, Renewal, and Reinstatement

Details the procedures for license expiration, renewal timelines, and conditions for reinstatement of lapsed licenses.

§ 108-5: Continuing Education

Mandates that soil classifiers complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years, with at least one hour focused on professional ethics or South Carolina statutes and regulations.

§ 108-6: Examinations

Describes the examination process for licensure, including the role of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) in administering exams.

§ 108-7: Fees

Establishes the fee structure for licensure and related services, referencing Regulation 10-40 and the Soil Classifiers Advisory Council website for current fees.

§ 108-8: Code of Ethics

Sets forth ethical standards and professional conduct expectations for licensed soil classifiers

✅ Summary

Chapter 108 governs the licensure and professional conduct of soil classifiers in South Carolina, ensuring that practitioners meet educational and ethical standards to protect public health and welfare.