South Carolina § 44-37-10 Report of infants with diseased eyes.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-37-10 — Report of infants with diseased eyes.

South Carolina § 44-37-10

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 37CARE OF THE NEWLY BORN

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 44-37-10 (2026).

Text

Should one or both eyes of an infant become reddened or inflamed at any time after birth, the midwife, nurse or person having charge of such infant shall report such condition at once to the county health department. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

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Should one or both eyes of an infant become reddened or inflamed at any time after birth, the midwife, nurse or person having charge of such infant shall report such condition at once to the county health department. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-554; 1952 Code SECTION 32-554; 1942 Code SECTION 5043; 1932 Code SECTION 1489; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 433; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 443; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 331; 1896 (22) 225; 1973 (58) 239.