During a state of public health emergency, DHEC must use every available means to prevent the transmission of infectious disease and to ensure that all cases of infectious disease are subject to proper control and treatment.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 339, Section 24, eff July 2, 2002.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 4 - Emergency Health Powers
Section 44-4-100. Short title.
Section 44-4-110. Legislative findings and intent.
Section 44-4-130. Definitions.
Section 44-4-300. Powers over dangerous facilities and materials.
Section 44-4-310. Use of health care facility or services in response to public health emergency.
Section 44-4-320. Powers and duties regarding safe disposal of human remains.
Section 44-4-340. Destruction of property; civil proceedings.
Section 44-4-500. Control and treatment of infectious disease.
Section 44-4-520. Vaccinations and treatment.
Section 44-4-530. Isolation and quarantine of individuals or groups; penalty for noncompliance.
Section 44-4-540. Isolation and quarantine procedures; order to show cause for not releasing.
Section 44-4-550. Specimen collection and testing.
Section 44-4-560. Access to protected health information; disclosure.