S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-7.1500.1501
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024
Section 61-7.1500.1501 - Fines and Monetary PenaltiesA. When a decision is made to impose monetary penalties, the following schedule shall be used as a guide to determine the dollar amount: MONETARY PENALTY RANGES
FREQUENCY | CLASS I | CLASS II | CLASS III |
1st | $300 - 500 | $100 - 300 | $50 - 100 |
2nd | $500 - 1,500 | $300 - 500 | $100 - 300 |
3rd | $1,000 - 3,000 | $500 - 1,500 | $300 - 800 |
4th | $2,000 - 5,000 | $1,000 - 3,000 | $500 -1,500 |
5th | $5,000 - 7,500 | $2,000 - 5,000 | $1,000 - 3,000 |
6thor more | $10,000 | $7,500 | $2,000 - 5,000 |
B. When a licensed agency fails a vehicle reinspection, a Class IV penalty may be levied upon the agency. Pursuant to S.C. Code Section 44-61-70, the following Class IV fine schedule shall be used when a permitted ambulance or licensed rapid responder service loses points upon reinspection: Frequency of violation of standard within a thirty-six (36) month period:
MONETARY PENALTY RANGES
FREQUENCY | CLASS IV Points/Penalty |
1st | 0-24 $25-50 |
2nd | 25-50 $50-100 |
3rd | 51-100 $100-300 |
4th | 101-500 $300-500 |
5th | 501-1000 $500-1500 |
6thor more | Over 1000 $1000-3000 |
C. There may be multiple occurrences of a violation (Class I, II, and III) within a one (1) day period that would constitute multiple fineable occurrences. (For example, in allowing uncertified personnel to render patient care, each patient treated is an "occurrence" and thus a separate fineable offense.)S.C. Code Regs. § 61-7.1500.1501
Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016.