S.C. Code Regs. 28-7 - Definitions Applying to Rules of Practice
A.
"Administrator" means the officer appointed by the Commission on Consumer
Affairs. Where the word "Administrator" is used in these Rules it shall be
deemed, when applicable, to include his representatives. (See Also
R.28-8H)
B. "Applicant" is a party
applying for any right or authority under the Consumer Protection Code, and
includes all partners in a partnership.
C. "Code" means the South Carolina Consumer
Protection Code [Title 37 of The Code of Laws of South Carolina (as
amended)].
D. "Complainant" is any
party who complains to the Administrator of any act or omission allegedly
committed by any person subject to the Code.
E. "Defendant" is a party against whom a
complaint has been filed concerning any act or omission allegedly committed in
violation of the Code or of any promulgated administrative order, rule or
regulation.
F. "Intervenor" is a
person who has been permitted to become a party to any proceeding before the
Administrator.
G. "Party" means the
Administrator, any person named or admitted as a party in a proceeding before
the Administrator, or any person who is aggrieved by any action taken and seeks
to be admitted as a party.
H.
"Person Related To" with respect to an individual means:
(1) the spouse of the individual;
(2) a brother, brother-in-law, sister,
sister-in-law of the individual;
(3) an ancestor or lineal descendant of the
individual or his spouse;
(4) any
other relative, by blood or marriage, of the individual or his spouse who
shares the same home with the individual.
I. "Person Related To" with respect to an
organization means:
(1) a person directly or
indirectly controlling, controlled by or under common control with the
organization;
(2) an officer or
director of the organization or a person performing similar functions with
respect to the organization or to a person related to the
organization;
(3) the spouse of a
person related to the organization;
(4) a relative by blood or marriage of a
person related to the organization who shares the same home with him.
J. "Petitioner" is a person
seeking relief not otherwise designated.
K. "Protestant" is any party other than a
complainant, defendant or respondent who opposes the granting of an
application, complaint, order, petition or other authority sought under the
Consumer Protection Code.
L.
"Respondent" is a party against whom an investigative proceeding or an order to
show cause is directed.
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