South Carolina § 63-11-420 Definitions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 63-11-420 — Definitions.

South Carolina § 63-11-420

Title 63SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S CODE

Ch. 11CHILDREN'S SERVICES AGENCIES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 63-11-420 (2026).

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For purposes of this article:

(1)"Child" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-7-20.

(2)"Child abuse or neglect" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-7-20.

(3)"Children's advocacy centers" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-11-310.

(4)"Program" means the South Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Network, created pursuant to this article.

(5)"Healthcare provider" means a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant licensed to practice in this State pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 47, Title 40, Article 1, Chapter 33, Title 40, and Article 7, Chapter 47, Title 40, respectively.

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For purposes of this article: (1) "Child" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-7-20. (2) "Child abuse or neglect" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-7-20. (3) "Children's advocacy centers" has the same meaning as provided for in Section 63-11-310. (4) "Program" means the South Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Network, created pursuant to this article. (5) "Healthcare provider" means a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant licensed to practice in this State pursuant to Article 1, Chapter 47, Title 40, Article 1, Chapter 33, Title 40, and Article 7, Chapter 47, Title 40, respectively.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 153 (H.4347), SECTION 1, eff April 7, 2014; 2025 Act No. 19 (S.276), SECTION 1, eff May 8, 2025. Effect of Amendment 2025 Act No. 19, SECTION 1, in (4), substituted "Child Abuse and Neglect Network" for "Children's Advocacy Medical Response System Act"; and made another nonsubstantive change.