South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 73 - SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Here’s a refined overview of Chapter 73 — South Carolina Code of Regulations: South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), current through March 28, 2025:
🔹 Chapter 73 – SLED Organization & Authority
Established under Code Sections 17‑7‑780; 23‑3‑130; 23‑3‑600–690; 56‑5‑2950, this chapter outlines SLED’s regulatory authority over breath/blood testing, record systems, weapons permits, and private security licensing (regulations.justia.com).
1. Article 1 – Implied Consent Breath Testing (§ 73‑1 to § 73‑5)
Defines chemical analysis, certified breath‑testing devices, and operator qualifications.
Covers breath analysis procedures under DUI implied‑consent laws (sled.sc.gov).
2. Article 2 – Accident Fatalities & Blood Samples (§ 73‑10, § 73‑2.1)
Recommends procedures for collecting and handling blood and urine from DUI suspects: e.g., sealing samples, reporting to the lab, and labeling protocols (scstatehouse.gov).
3. Article 3 – Criminal Info & Communication
Governs SLED’s management of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), including fingerprint and record submissions to NCIC and UCR (scstatehouse.gov).
4. Article 5 – Unlawful Weapons (§ 73‑60 to § 73‑61)
Details SLED’s role in enforcing unlawful weapon statutes, including contraband and possession rules.
5. Article 6 – Controlled Substances (§ 73‑70 to § 73‑150)
✨ Section 73‑100 – BEST Protocol
Defines the BEST (Best Evidence Sample Testing) system: tamper-evident packaging, custody forms, and submission protocols for drug evidence (regulations.justia.com).
6. Article 7 – Sex Offender Registry (§ 73‑200 to § 73‑270)
Procedures for pre-registration, sheriff registration, information collection, and reporting by prisons, parole, and juvenile departments (scstatehouse.gov).
7. Article 8 – Concealable Weapons Permit (§ 73‑300 to § 73‑340)
Sets instructor/training standards for CCW permits and outlines application/certification procedures (scstatehouse.gov).
8. Article 9 – Private Security & Investigative Services (§ 73‑400 to § 73‑560)
Key regulations include:
§ 73‑400: Defines licensure requirements, principal disclosures, and character standards for security firms (casetext.com).
§ 73‑411–412: Vehicle marking and blue‑light rules—security vehicles must be clearly marked; blue lights allowed only with written SLED approval (casetext.com).
§ 73‑510–520: Establishes SLED duties for the Statewide Gang Database (SCGD)—training, security, audits, MOU oversight, and agency compliance (law.cornell.edu).
✅ What You Should Do
DUI testing protocols? Review Article 1 (breath) & Article 2 (blood/urine).
Drug evidence handling? Follow Article 6’s BEST sample procedures.
Sex offender procedures? Follow registration guidelines in Article 7.
Want a CCW or to instruct? Check Article 8 training and certification rules.
Operate a security firm? Ensure compliance with Article 9—licensure, vehicle markings, database procedures, and principal disclosures.
📚 Where to Access Full Text & Official Guidance
Official PDF: Chapter 73 – SLED regulations on SC Legislature’s site (scstatehouse.gov, sled.sc.gov).
Online text via Justia/Cornell, current through March 2025 (regulations.justia.com).
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