# S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-40: SECTION 40-23-40. Purpose of board

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-40

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-40
- **Heading:** SECTION 40-23-40. Purpose of board
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 40-23-40

## Text

The purpose of the Environmental Certification Board is to protect the general public through the regulation of persons engaged in occupations appointed by the legislature for regulation by the board. These occupations are referred to in this chapter, collectively, as "environmental systems operators".

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-5 SECTION 40-23-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-5.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-10 SECTION 40-23-10. Environmental Certification Board; creation; membership; terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-20 SECTION 40-23-20. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-30 SECTION 40-23-30. Environmental systems operator licensure requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-40 SECTION 40-23-40. Purpose of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-60 SECTION 40-23-60. Conducting election of officers and board meetings; rules and regulations promulgation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-70 SECTION 40-23-70. Powers and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-80 SECTION 40-23-80. Conduct of investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-90 SECTION 40-23-90. Investigation by board of initial complaints; authorizing department to issue formal complaint for disciplinary action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-95 SECTION 40-23-95. Administrative citations; cease and desist orders; protest hearings; appeals; disciplinary hearings; enforcement of contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-95.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-100 SECTION 40-23-100. Board authorized to seek remedies for violations; immunity; bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-100.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-105 SECTION 40-23-105. Recovery of payment for regulated services by unlicensed provider; limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-105.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-110 SECTION 40-23-110. Disciplinary action; grounds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-115 SECTION 40-23-115. Board jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C23_S40-23-115.md)

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