S.C. Code § 40-2-140

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 40-2-140 - Effect of prior criminal conviction on authorization to practice

A person may not be refused an authorization to practice, pursue, or engage in accounting solely because of a prior criminal conviction unless the criminal conviction directly relates to accounting for which the authorization to practice is sought. However, the board may refuse an authorization to practice if, based upon all information available, including the applicant's record of prior convictions, the board finds that the applicant is unfit or unsuited to engage in accounting.

S.C. Code § 40-2-140

Amended by 2022 S.C. Acts, Act No. 174 (SB 812),s 1, eff. 5/16/2022.
2004 Act No. 289, Section 1; 1996 Act No. 453, Section 1.