S.C. Code Regs. § 49-305 - Solicitation of Work

The Engineer or Surveyor shall solicit and accept work only on the basis of their qualifications.

A. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not offer to pay, either directly or indirectly, any commission, political contribution, or a gift, or other consideration in order to secure work. It is not a violation of law to seek or secure salaried positions through employment agencies.

B. The Engineer of Surveyor shall not falsify or permit misrepresentation of their, or their associates' academic or professional qualifications. They shall not misrepresent or exaggerate their degree of responsibility in or for the subject matter of prior assignments. Brochures or other presentations pertaining to the solicitation of employment shall not misrepresent pertinent facts concerning employers, employees, associates, joint ventures, or their past accomplishments with the intent and purpose of enhancing their qualifications and work.

C. The Engineer or Surveyor shall not review the work of another engineer or surveyor for the same client, except with the knowledge of such engineer or surveyor, or unless the connection of such engineer or surveyor with the work has been terminated.

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S.C. Code Regs. § 49-305

Added by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 4, eff April 24, 1992. Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 2009; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2022.