Category Archives: Regulations

Lawmakers Seek to Regulate Yet Another Profession

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kevin Dietrich

If one powerful South Carolina legislator has his way, music therapy will be added to the already lengthy list of professions regulated in the Palmetto State. Sen. Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence, recently filed a bill that would create a music therapy … Continue reading →

Posted in General Assembly, Legislation, Regulations, State Agencies, Transparency | Tagged Music Therapy, Rep. Rita Allison, S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Sen. Hugh Leatherman | Leave a comment

Barber Claims HIV Spread by Unclean Razors

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Kevin Dietrich

A barber tells members of a Senate subcommittee that regulation is necessary, citing a case he’d heard where someone contracted HIV after he was cut with an unclean razor while getting a shave in a barbershop. In reality, though, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Regulations, State Agencies | Tagged cosmetology, deregulation, S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation | 1 Comment

Cosmetology Representative to Senator: ‘Don’t Mess With Us’

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Kevin Dietrich

If you want to deregulate cosmetology, it’s going to be the biggest fight of your life, beauty school operator Kenneth Shuler tells members of Labor, Commerce and Industry Senate subcommittee.

Posted in Legislation, Lobbying, Regulations, State Agencies, Transparency | Tagged cosmetology, S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Sen. Shane Massey | 2 Comments

LLR Report Clarifies Position on Deregulating Auctioneering

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Kevin Dietrich

The S.C. Auctioneers’ Commission isn’t in danger of being dismantled – as was recommended by one state agency not too long ago – but the time is ripe for deregulating the industry, according to a recent report. The S.C. Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Legislation, Regulations, State Agencies, Transparency | Tagged auctioneers commission, Catherine Templeton, S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation | 2 Comments

‘You Can’t Let Somebody Stick Fix-a-Flat on Your Rear End’

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Kevin Dietrich

Sen. Shane Massey says during a Labor, Commerce and Industry Senate subcommittee meeting that he isn’t certain that increased regulation of business is the answer to some problems perpetrated by unlicensed entities. At some point people have to use a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Legislation, Lobbying, Regulations, State Agencies, Transparency | Tagged cosmetology, S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation | 1 Comment

Senate Panel Considers Nixing, Scaling Back Occupational Regulations

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Eric K. Ward

A state Senate panel has been considering deregulating aspects of cosmetology and certain other licensed industries in South Carolina. But if the idea is going to move beyond the deliberation phase, it’s going to take legislative action – and not … Continue reading →

Posted in General Assembly, Regulations, State Agencies | Tagged Catherine Templeton, cosmetology, Kenneth Shuler, S.C. Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, Sen. Kevin Bryant, Sen. Lee Bright, Sen. Shane Massey | 3 Comments