The Department of Health and Environmental Control may furnish aid to cancer patients who are residents of this State to the extent of and within the available funds as the department considers proper. The department may administer this aid in any manner which, in its judgment and with the approval of the Cancer Control Advisory Committee, provided for in Section 44-35-90, will afford greater benefit for the prevention, detection, and control of cancer throughout the State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-618; 1952 Code Section 32-618; 1947 (45) 539; 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.