S.C. Code Regs. 71-210. Action on Petitions

A. Defective Petitions. (1) If a petition filed pursuant to this subarticle does not conform to the applicable regulation, the Commissioner may deny the petition. (2) Prompt notice of the denial of a petition shall be given to the petitioner. (3) A notice of denial shall include, or be accompanied by, a brief statement of the grounds for the denial. (4) A denial of a petition due to a defect shall not preclude the filing of another petition. B. Adequate Petitions. (1) If a petition has not been denied pursuant to paragraph A of this regulation, the Commissioner shall give proper notice of the filing of the petition. (2) A notice of the filing of a petition shall include: (a) the terms, or accurate summary, of the petition; (b) a reference to the subarticle and regulation of the Rules and Regulations under which the petition has been filed; (c) an invitation to interested persons to submit within a stated period of time written evidence, testimony or arguments regarding the petition; and (d) information to affected employers or employees of any right to request a hearing on the petition.