The licensing and regulation of medical practitioners and the provision of health care services, as defined in Section 44-139-20, is expressly preempted by the State. A county, municipality, or other political subdivision may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, resolution, rule, or policy that restricts, limits, controls, directs, or otherwise interferes with the type and scope of health care services provided by a medical practitioner or the professional conduct and judgment of a medical practitioner when providing health care services.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 235 (H.4776), Section 2, eff June 17, 2022.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 139 - Medical Ethics And Diversity Act
Section 44-139-10. Legislative findings; public policy; purpose.
Section 44-139-20. Definitions.
Section 44-139-30. Right of conscience; no liability for exercising right; limitations; referrals.
Section 44-139-40. Discrimination prohibited; disclosure of objections; construction of chapter.
Section 44-139-60. Preemption.
Section 44-139-80. Refusal to provide health care services based on race prohibited.