All the powers and duties vested in the South Carolina Mental Health Commission immediately prior to March 26, 1964 are hereby transferred to and vested in the Department of Mental Health. All records, files and other papers belonging to the South Carolina Mental Health Commission shall be continued as part of the records and files of the Department of Mental Health.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 32-918; 1964 (53) 2078; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1070.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 9 - State Department Of Mental Health
Section 44-9-10. Creation of Department of Mental Health; jurisdiction.
Section 44-9-50. Divisions of department.
Section 44-9-60. Appointment of directors of hospitals; employment of personnel.
Section 44-9-70. Administration of Federal funds; development of mental health clinics.
Section 44-9-80. Utilization of Federal funds provided to improve services to patients.
Section 44-9-90. Powers and duties of Mental Health Commission.
Section 44-9-100. Additional powers and duties of commission.
Section 44-9-110. Acceptance of gifts and grants by commission.
Section 44-9-120. Annual report of commission.
Section 44-9-160. Construction of certain references in Code.