(A) Upon a determination by the board that grounds for discipline exist, the board is authorized to:

(1) issue a public reprimand;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-56-120

  • Board: means the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety. See South Carolina Code 40-56-20
  • Licensee: means a person, firm, or entity that has been issued a license by the board under the provisions of this chapter to manufacture, sell, or store fireworks. See South Carolina Code 40-56-20
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(2) impose a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars;

(3) place a licensee on probation or restrict or suspend a license for a definite or indefinite time period and prescribe conditions to be met during this period including, but not limited to, satisfactory completion of additional education, or a supervisory period; or

(4) revoke the license.

(B) The board may take disciplinary action against a person for:

(1) the grounds stated in Chapter 1; or

(2) a condition found as a result of an inspection, examination, or investigation provided for in § 40-56-80 that is hazardous to public safety.

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