(A) Upon a determination by the board that one or more of the grounds for discipline exists, in addition to sanctions provided in § 40-1-120, the board may:

(1) issue a nondisciplinary letter of caution;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-30-250

  • Board: means the South Carolina Massage Therapy Board under the administration of the department. See South Carolina Code 40-30-30
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.

(2) issue a private reprimand;

(3) issue a public reprimand;

(4) impose a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars per violation;

(5) place the licensee on probation, restrict the license, or suspend the license for a definite or indefinite time and prescribe conditions to be met during probation, restriction, or suspension, respectively including, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of additional education of a supervisory period or of continuing education programs as may be specified; or

(6) temporarily or permanently revoke the license.

(B) A decision by the board to discipline a licensee as authorized pursuant to this section must be made by a majority vote of a quorum of the entire membership of the board, reduced by any vacancies existing at the time.

(C) Except for a private reprimand, a final order of the board pursuant to this section is public information.