In addition to the grounds provided in § 40-1-110, the advisory council may cancel, fine, suspend, revoke, or restrict the license or certification to practice soil classifying of a person who is guilty of:

(1) the practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license or certification;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-65-110

  • Department: means the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. See South Carolina Code 40-65-20
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Soil: means all of the groups of natural bodies occupying the unconsolidated portion of the earth's surface capable of supporting plant life and having properties due to the combined effect of climate and living organisms, as modified by topography and time, upon parent materials. See South Carolina Code 40-65-20

(2) any gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the practice of soil classifying;

(3) any felony or crime involving moral turpitude or violation of the code of ethics promulgated by the department in regulation.