South Carolina Code 40-2-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution
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(A) In an order issued in resolution of a disciplinary proceeding before the board, a licensee found in violation of the applicable licensing act may be directed to pay a sum not to exceed the reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of the case in addition to other sanctions.
(B) A certified copy of the actual costs, or a good faith estimate of costs where actual costs are not available, signed by the director, or the director’s designee, is prima facie evidence of reasonable costs.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-2-170
- Board: means the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. See South Carolina Code 40-2-20
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- License: means authorization to practice as issued under this chapter. See South Carolina Code 40-2-20
- Licensee: means the holder of a license. See South Carolina Code 40-2-20
(C) Failure to make timely payment in accordance with the order results in the collection of costs in accordance with § 40-1-180.
(D) The board may conditionally renew or reinstate for a maximum of one year the license of an individual who demonstrates financial hardship and who enters into a formal agreement to reimburse the board within that time period for the unpaid costs.