The execution and consummation of declarations made in accordance with Sections 44-77-40 and 44-77-50 do not constitute suicide for any purpose.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 341, Section 9; 1988 Act No. 586.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 77 - Death With Dignity Act
Section 44-77-10. Short title.
Section 44-77-20. Definitions.
Section 44-77-30. When life-sustaining procedures may be withheld.
Section 44-77-40. Validity of declaration.
Section 44-77-50. Form of declaration.
Section 44-77-70. Ineffectiveness of declaration during course of declarant's pregnancy.
Section 44-77-80. Revocation of declaration.
Section 44-77-85. Agent may be appointed to effectuate declaration.
Section 44-77-90. Reliance on declaration; presumption of good faith; immunity from liability.
Section 44-77-110. Execution and consummation of declaration as not constituting suicide.
Section 44-77-130. Chapter not to be construed to authorize or approve mercy killing.