A person must not be required to take compulsory treatment under the provisions of this article until two physicians licensed to practice in this State certify that the person sought to be confined for treatment has tuberculosis in a contagious state and constitutes a danger to the health of others unless the person is hospitalized and given treatment. An examination conducted pursuant to Section 44-31-105 of a person with suspected tuberculosis is not compulsory treatment.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-636; 1952 Code Section 32-636; 1948 (45) 1934; 1973 (58) 259; 2011 Act No. 53, Section 1, eff June 14, 2011.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 44-31-20. Reports of bacteriological and pathological laboratories.
Section 44-31-100. Legislative findings; purpose of article.
Section 44-31-105. Emergency order; contents; enforcement; hearings on release.
Section 44-31-120. Commitment of tuberculosis patient; duration.
Section 44-31-130. Appeal of commitment; no stay pending appeal available.
Section 44-31-140. Isolation or forcible detention.
Section 44-31-150. Detention in local detention facility limited.
Section 44-31-190. Construction and application of article.
Section 44-31-200. Promulgation of regulations authorized.
Section 44-31-320. Examination of prisoners or inmates by physician.
Section 44-31-330. Examination within five days after commitment.
Section 44-31-350. Association of prisoners on public works not prohibited.
Section 44-31-520. Payment for medical care and hospitalization.
Section 44-31-610. Creation, membership, and duties of Tuberculosis Control Advisory Committee.