Bill > H3950

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow licensed professional engineers to perform soil evaluations for conventional onsite wastewater systems without obtaining a separate soil classifier license, provided they meet specific requirements. Specifically, these engineers must first be certified by the Department of Environmental Services after successfully completing their onsite wastewater training program and maintaining appropriate bonding and insurance. The bill establishes that the Department of Environmental Services can revoke or suspend an engineer's certification if they demonstrate incompetence, incorrectly classify soils, or improperly document soil evaluation results, and can impose fines up to $1,000 for each documented instance of such misconduct. The legislation adds this exemption to the existing licensing regulations for soil classifiers, creating a pathway for professional engineers to conduct soil evaluations while maintaining professional standards and accountability. By allowing licensed engineers with specialized training to perform these evaluations, the bill aims to provide more flexibility in soil classification services while ensuring technical competence and protecting public interests.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3950&session=126&summary=B