South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 44 - Birth Defects
Section 44-44-20. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter:
(1) "Birth defect" is defined as structural malformation, deformation, or disruption, present at birth, as determined before or after birth.
(2) "Department" means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
HISTORY: 2004 Act No. 281, Section 1, eff May 11, 2004.

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Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 44 - Health

Chapter 44 - Birth Defects

Section 44-44-10. Title of act.

Section 44-44-20. Definitions.

Section 44-44-30. South Carolina Birth Defects Program established; public health monitoring and referral.

Section 44-44-40. Birth Defects Advisory Council established; membership; subject areas for recommendations; compensation.

Section 44-44-50. Monitoring birth defects.

Section 44-44-60. Utilization of data.

Section 44-44-70. Maintenance of central database; case ascertainment.

Section 44-44-80. Access to health and medical records; confidentiality.

Section 44-44-90. Reports.

Section 44-44-100. Use and disclosure of birth defects data.

Section 44-44-110. Providing data to National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Section 44-44-120. Agreements with other agencies.

Section 44-44-130. Use of data to make treatment available to affected children and families.

Section 44-44-140. Confidentiality; immunity of entities providing information; access records; penalty; parental access.

Section 44-44-150. Promulgation of regulations.

Section 44-44-160. Funding contingency.