The Department of Health and Environmental Control may, to the extent of and within the available funds which may be provided, acquire laboratories, hospitals, or other property, either real or personal, by gift, purchase, devise or otherwise, as the department considers advisable to afford proper treatment and care to cancer patients in this State and to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-617; 1952 Code Section 32-617; 1947 (45) 539; 1980 Act No. 303, Section 4; 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.