S.C. Code Ann. § 6-29-1380 – Failure to complete training requirements; false documentation

(A) An appointed official is subject to removal from office for cause as provided in Section 6-29-350, 6-29-780, or 6-29-870 if he:
1. (1) fails to complete the requisite number of hours of orientation training and continuing education within the time allotted under Section 6-29-1340; or
2. (2) fails to file the certification form and documentation required by Section 6-29-1360.
(B) A professional employee is subject to suspension or dismissal from employment relating to planning or zoning by the local governing body or planning or zoning entity if he:
1. (1) fails to complete the requisite number of hours of orientation training and continuing education within the time allotted under Section 6-29-1340; or
2. (2) fails to file the certification form and documentation required by Section 6-29-1360.
(C) A local governing body must not appoint a person who has falsified the certification form or documentation required by Section 6-29-1360 to serve in the capacity of an appointed official.
(D) A local governing body or planning or zoning entity must not employ a person who has falsified the certification form or documentation required by Section 6-29-1360 to serve in the capacity of a professional employee.