(a) No individual may act as a club representative in this State without the club having registered the individual with the Administrator within thirty days of the date of designation as a club representative. Registration as a club representative must be made to the Administrator upon forms prescribed and furnished by him. The registration is permanent, subject to revocation or suspension as provided in this chapter.

(b) The club representative shall furnish information concerning his identity, business address, personal history, business experience, and other information that the Administrator considers pertinent and germane. A club representative:

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 39-61-120

  • Administrator: means the Administrator of the Department of Consumer Affairs. See South Carolina Code 39-61-20
  • Club: means a person engaged in selling, furnishing, or making available to members, either as principal or agent, motor club services. See South Carolina Code 39-61-20
  • Club representative: means any individual in this State designated by the club who acts or aids in any manner in the solicitation, negotiation, or renewal of service contracts. See South Carolina Code 39-61-20
  • Germane: On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.

(1) Must be at least eighteen years of age.

(2) Must be a trustworthy person of good repute.

(3) Shall have received training from the club or must have otherwise qualified by experience in the business of clubs rendering motor club services.

(c) Any willful misrepresentation of any information required to be disclosed in any registration is subject to the sanctions provided for in this chapter.

(d) Upon termination of any club representative’s authority to act on behalf of the club, the club shall notify the Administrator in writing within thirty days of termination.

(e) The fee to be paid to the Administrator at the time registration is made and annually on or before April thirtieth for the renewal is twenty dollars.