The State may not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the State demonstrates that application of the burden to the person is:
(1) in furtherance of a compelling state interest; and
(2) the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling state interest.
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.