Sexually transmitted diseases which are included in the annual Department of Health and Environmental Control List of Reportable Diseases are declared to be contagious, infectious, communicable, and dangerous to the public health. Sexually transmitted diseases include all venereal diseases. It is unlawful for anyone infected with these diseases to knowingly expose another to infection.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-591; 1952 Code Section 32-591; 1942 Code Section 5044; 1932 Code Section 1493; Cr. C. '22 Section 438; 1919 (31) 30; 1988 Act No. 490, Section 3.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 29 - Contagious And Infectious Diseases
Section 44-29-30. Burying or burning of dead animals and poultry.
Section 44-29-50. Violation of regulation relating to vaccination, screening, or immunization.
Section 44-29-70. Reports of cases of sexually transmitted diseases.
Section 44-29-90. Examination, treatment, and isolation of persons infected with venereal disease.
Section 44-29-115. Procedure for isolation.
Section 44-29-120. Serological blood tests for pregnant women.
Section 44-29-130. Adoption of regulations pertaining to sexually transmitted disease.
Section 44-29-135. Confidentiality of sexually transmitted disease records.
Section 44-29-140. Penalties pertaining to venereal disease.
Section 44-29-145. Penalty for exposing others to Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Section 44-29-160. Health certificates for employees in schools and child care facilities.
Section 44-29-170. Form of certificate.
Section 44-29-185. Adolescent cervical cancer vaccinations.
Section 44-29-190. Penalty for violation of Section 44-29-180.
Section 44-29-230. Testing required when health care worker exposed to bloodborne disease.
Section 44-29-250. Confidentiality of anonymous HIV test results; reporting requirements.