Tour guide identification card.
Charleston, S.C., City Code § 29-61
in effectSec. 29-61. - Tour guide identification card.
(a) Upon successfully meeting all the requirements of the voluntary certification program and after verification of a business license, the applicant shall be issued a certified tour guide ID by the department of livability and tourism.
(b) Individuals choosing not to participate in the voluntary certification program may request an ID by the department of livability and tourism once they have completed the following requirements.
(1) First time tour guide applicants shall sign an acknowledgement stating that they have reviewed the current tour regulations and that they understand that these regulations apply to their tour activities.
(2) Individuals must provide a copy of their business license if independently employed or a copy of their employer's business license and a signed acknowledgement form from the department of livability and tourism showing that they are employed by them.
(Ord. No. 2007-203, § 2, 10-23-07; Ord. No. 2015-164, § 14, 11-10-15; Ord. No. 2016-054, § 5, 4-26-16; Ord. No. 2023-063, § 6, 3-28-23)
Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH29TO_ARTIIITOGU_S29-61TOGUIDCAFetched: 11/7/2026