Employees who sell, possess, use, or divert controlled substances will subject themselves not only to state and federal criminal prosecution for any illicit activity, but shall also immediately become the subject of independent action regarding their continued employment. The employer will assess the seriousness of the employee's violation, the position of responsibility held by the employee, and the past record of employment. in determining whether to suspend, transfer, terminate, or take other action against the employee.
S.C. Code Regs. § 61-4.400.411