South Carolina Statutes

§ 41-1-85 — Personnel action based on use of tobacco products outside of workplace prohibited.

South Carolina § 41-1-85

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 41LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Ch. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 41-1-85 (2026).

Text

The use of tobacco products outside the workplace must not be the basis of personnel action, including, but not limited to, employment, termination, demotion, or promotion of an employee.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 593, SECTION 2A, eff June 25, 1990.

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§ 41-1-85

Personnel action based on use of tobacco products outside of workplace prohibited.

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