Pulmonary function testing required by this chapter must be interpreted by a physician who is:
(1) licensed in this State or another state of the United States; and
(2) board certified in pulmonary medicine, occupational medicine, internal medicine, oncology, or pathology at the time of issuing the relevant medical report.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 303, Section 1, eff May 24, 2006.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 135 - The Asbestos And Silica Claims Procedure Act Of 2006
Section 44-135-10. Citation of act.
Section 44-135-30. Definitions.
Section 44-135-40. Pulmonary function testing; qualifications of evaluating physician.
Section 44-135-60. Prerequisites to bringing silica claim; medical reports; admissibility.
Section 44-135-70. Service of reports on defendants.