No agency of the State, county or municipality, nor any commission or clinic, nor any board administering relief, social security, health insurance or health service under the laws of the State of South Carolina shall deny to the recipients or beneficiaries of their aid or services the freedom to choose the provider of care or service which are within the scope of practice of a duly licensed podiatrist as defined in this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.25; 1971 (57) 491.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 51 - Podiatrists And Podiatry
Section 40-51-20. Definitions.
Section 40-51-30. Board of Podiatry Examiners; members; terms; removal; legal adviser.
Section 40-51-40. Regulations of board; continuing education.
Section 40-51-50. License required.
Section 40-51-57. Preceptorships and residency programs.
Section 40-51-60. Board to determine fee for practicing podiatry.
Section 40-51-65. License required to practice; examination; qualifications; temporary license.
Section 40-51-67. Joint Podiatric Surgery Advisory Committee.
Section 40-51-70. Board to make regulations governing examinations and meetings.
Section 40-51-80. Examinations.
Section 40-51-100. Fees for examinations; reexamination.
Section 40-51-110. Reciprocity.
Section 40-51-120. Designation of licensed persons.
Section 40-51-130. Display of licenses.
Section 40-51-140. Annual renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements.
Section 40-51-150. Grounds for revocation of licenses.
Section 40-51-160. Procedure for denying or revoking licenses.
Section 40-51-180. Use of license fees.
Section 40-51-190. Annual report of board.
Section 40-51-200. Acts considered prima facie evidence of practicing podiatry.
Section 40-51-210. Podiatric surgeries; facilities.
Section 40-51-230. Exemptions.
Section 40-51-240. Fitting and sale of shoes and arch supports.
Section 40-51-260. Right of recipients of government aid or services to choose podiatrists.
Section 40-51-270. Board member not to serve as officer in state podiatry association.