A provider or regional registry making a case report or providing access to cancer case information to the registry is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-616; 1952 Code Section 32-616; 1947 (45) 539; 1972 (57) 2500; 1980 Act No. 303, Section 3; 1996 Act No. 352, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 44-35-10. Formulation of plan for cancer prevention, detection, and surveillance programs.
Section 44-35-20. Establishment, administration, and purpose of central cancer registry.
Section 44-35-30. Reporting requirements; applicable regulations.
Section 44-35-40. Confidentiality; data release protocol.
Section 44-35-50. Coordination of collection and report of cancer data.
Section 44-35-60. Immunity from civil or criminal liability.
Section 44-35-70. Acquisition of laboratories, hospitals, or other property.
Section 44-35-80. Discretionary aid to cancer patients.
Section 44-35-90. Powers, duties, and purpose of Cancer Control Advisory Committee.