The purposes of this chapter are to:
(1) restore the compelling interest test as set forth in Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 U.S. 205 (1972), and Sherbert v. Verner, 374 U.S. 398 (1963), and to guarantee that a test of compelling state interest will be imposed on all state and local laws and ordinances in all cases in which the free exercise of religion is substantially burdened; and
(2) provide a claim or defense to persons whose exercise of religion is substantially burdened by the State.
HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 38, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 1 - Administration of the Government
Chapter 32 - South Carolina Religious Freedom Act
Section 1-32-30. Purposes of chapter.
Section 1-32-40. Restriction on state's ability to burden exercise of religion.
Section 1-32-45. Inmate litigation.
Section 1-32-50. Burden on exercise of religion a claim or defense; attorney's fees.