Tuberculosis

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  2. South Carolina Code of Laws
  3. Health
  4. Tuberculosis

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Section
44-31-10

Reports of physicians and administrative officers of hospitals and similar institutions.

Section
44-31-20

Reports of bacteriological and pathological laboratories.

Section
44-31-30

Personnel of Department of Health and Environmental Control are authorized to inspect records and provide consultation services.

Section
44-31-100

Legislative findings; purpose of article.

Section
44-31-105

Emergency order; contents; enforcement; hearings on release.

Section
44-31-110

Emergency order for commitment of person with active tuberculosis; petition; waiver of notice.

Section
44-31-120

Commitment of tuberculosis patient; duration.

Section
44-31-130

Appeal of commitment; no stay pending appeal available.

Section
44-31-140

Isolation or forcible detention.

Section
44-31-150

Detention in local detention facility limited.

Section
44-31-160

Report of leave without permission; judge to order sheriff to return patient to facility or secure prison facility.

Section
44-31-170

Requirement of certification of danger by two physicians for compulsory treatment; examination not compulsory treatment.

Section
44-31-190

Construction and application of article.

Section
44-31-200

Promulgation of regulations authorized.

Section
44-31-310

County authorities shall provide separate cells, rooms, or places for tuberculous prisoners.

Section
44-31-320

Examination of prisoners or inmates by physician.

Section
44-31-330

Examination within five days after commitment.

Section
44-31-340

Penal and charitable institutions shall provide separate places for tuberculous prisoners and inmates.

Section
44-31-350

Association of prisoners on public works not prohibited.

Section
44-31-360

Penalty.

Section
44-31-510

State Park Health Center transferred to Department of Health and Environmental Control; title to real property vested in State.

Section
44-31-520

Payment for medical care and hospitalization.

Section
44-31-610

Creation, membership, and duties of Tuberculosis Control Advisory Committee.