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Can I offer a referral program for my customers in South Carolina? What are the requirements?

Referral Program Requirements in South Carolina

If you are planning to offer a referral program for your customers in South Carolina, there are certain legal requirements that you need to comply with.

According to the South Carolina Code of Laws, any person or firm who acts as a private personnel placement service doing business in South Carolina must have a current license for the business as provided in Chapter 25 of Title 41 of the South Carolina Code of Laws [1.2].

To obtain a license, an application must be made to the Secretary for each location. The application must be written and in a form prescribed by the Secretary and must contain the name and address of the applicant, the name under which the agency is to be conducted, the street and number of the building or place where the business is to be conducted, and other relevant information [1.2].

The application must be accompanied by an application fee of $200 and a license fee of $100 and verification of a surety bond of $3,000 or other security equal to $25,000 in a form approved by the Attorney General and deposited with the Secretary [1.2].

Therefore, before offering a referral program in South Carolina, you must ensure that you have obtained the necessary license and have complied with all the legal requirements.

Other Relevant Regulations

In addition to the above requirements, there are other regulations that may be relevant to your referral program. For example, if you plan to negotiate with state minority firms, you must comply with the regulations for negotiation with state minority firms as provided in SCCL 11-35-5230 [2.1].

Furthermore, if you plan to conduct utilization reviews in South Carolina, you must obtain a certificate to perform these activities from the director or his designee as provided in SCCL 38-70-20 [4.1].

Finally, if you are a broker or salesperson, you must submit to a criminal background check upon every third renewal and provide proof of satisfactory completion biennially of ten hours of continuing education in courses approved by the commission as provided in SCCL 40-57-340 [5.1].

Conclusion

To offer a referral program in South Carolina, you must have a current license for the business as provided in Chapter 25 of Title 41 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. You must also comply with other legal requirements, including paying the necessary fees and obtaining a surety bond or other security. Additionally, you must comply with other relevant regulations, such as those for negotiation with state minority firms and those for conducting utilization reviews.

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South Carolina