South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-1-170 — Department shall supervise local boards of health.

South Carolina § 44-1-170

JurisdictionSouth Carolina

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 1DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-170 (2026).

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The Department of Health and Environmental Control may direct and supervise the action of the local boards of health in incorporated cities and towns and in all townships in all matters pertaining to such local boards.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-12; 1952 Code SECTION 32-12; 1942 Code SECTION 5006; 1932 Code SECTION 5015; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2326; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1585; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 1001; 1901 (23) 733.

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Department may promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for public health.

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§ 44-1-148

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§ 44-1-150

Penalty for violating rules of department.

§ 44-1-151

Penalties for violations involving shellfish.

§ 44-1-152

Disposition of revenues from fines and forfeitures for violation of shellfish laws.

§ 44-1-155

Release on bail of person apprehended by shellfish patrolman upon charge of violating health and sanitary aspects of shellfish, crab, and shrimp laws or regulations.

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§ 44-1-170

Department shall supervise local boards of health.

§ 44-1-180

Department may establish charges for health care.

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