S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-110 – Issuance and classification of license; revocation; inactive status

(A) The department shall issue licenses in the classifications of broker, salesman, or property manager to individuals who qualify under and comply with the requirements of this chapter. No individual may be licensed in more than one classification at the same time. The license must be in the form and size as the department prescribes and is not transferable.
(B) The department may issue a designated broker-in-charge license to a broker or one qualified to be licensed as a broker and may issue a designated property manager-in-charge license to a licensed property manager or one qualified to be licensed as a property manager upon application on a form prescribed by the department and accompanied by applicable fees; however, no broker-in-charge or property manager-in-charge license may be issued to or renewed for an applicant unless the applicant:
1. (1) has an ownership interest in the applicant's company; or
2. (2) is actively engaged in the operation and management of the company.
(C) Applicants also must submit to a credit report which must indicate creditworthiness satisfactory to the department. If notified of unsatisfactory credit, the applicant shall have sixty days to respond.
(D) An individual holding an active broker or salesman license must be licensed under a broker-in-charge who is licensed by the department and may not be licensed during the same period with more than one broker-in-charge. When a licensee becomes disassociated with a broker-in-charge for any reason, the broker-in-charge immediately shall notify the department by letter and furnish a forwarding address.
(E) An individual holding an active property manager license must be licensed under a property manager-in-charge or broker-in-charge who is licensed by the department or must be designated as a property manager-in-charge. A property manager may not be licensed during the same period with more than one property manager-in-charge or broker-in-charge. When a licensee becomes disassociated with a broker-in-charge or property manager-in-charge for any reason, the broker-in-charge or property manager-in-charge immediately shall notify the department by letter and furnish a forwarding address.
(F) After revocation of a license, a new license may not be issued to the same individual within a period of one year from the date of revocation or at any time thereafter except upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the commission. A person seeking licensure after revocation shall:
1. (1) submit to the commission satisfactory proof that the person is trustworthy, has a good reputation for honesty and fair dealing, and is competent to transact the business of a real estate licensee;
2. (2) submit proof of educational qualifications as set forth in this chapter if the proof of educational qualifications on file is more than five years old;
3. (3) pass the applicable examination; and
4. (4) meet any other qualifications and conditions which apply to individuals applying for a license who have never been licensed.
(G) A licensee may place a license on inactive status by informing the department in writing. To maintain an inactive license status, the license must be renewed in the same manner as provided for active license renewals. Upon proper compliance with the renewal requirements, a license may remain on inactive status for an indefinite period of time. An individual seeking to reactivate a license shall apply for the same license classification which was placed on inactive status, pay the appropriate fee, and meet the continuing education requirements as prescribed.
(H) A license must be renewed in accordance with procedures established by the department pursuant to Section 40-1-50(E). It is the licensee's responsibility to renew the license whether or not notice is received.
(I) A license which has not been renewed by its date of expiration is lapsed and may be reinstated within six months following expiration upon payment of applicable fees plus penalties as provided for in Section 40-57-70.
(J) A license which has lapsed and has not been reinstated by the last day of the sixth month following expiration must be canceled.