South Carolina § 44-40-20 Definitions.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 44-40-20 — Definitions.

South Carolina § 44-40-20

Title 44HEALTH

Ch. 40AGENT ORANGE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-40-20 (2026).

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(1)"Agent Orange" means the herbicide composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4, 5 T) and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4 D) and its contaminant tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin (2, 3, 7, 8 dioxin, TCDD).

(2)"Chemical agent" means dioxin or other toxic substances found in certain defoliants, herbicides, pesticides, and similar chemical substances or causative agents.

(3)"Council" means the South Carolina Agent Orange Advisory Council.

(4)"Program" means the Agent Orange Information and Assistance Program.

(5)"Veteran" means a person who is a resident of this State and who served in the armed forces of the United States of America from the year 1959 through the year 1975.

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As used in this chapter: (1) "Agent Orange" means the herbicide composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4, 5 T) and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4 D) and its contaminant tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin (2, 3, 7, 8 dioxin, TCDD). (2) "Chemical agent" means dioxin or other toxic substances found in certain defoliants, herbicides, pesticides, and similar chemical substances or causative agents. (3) "Council" means the South Carolina Agent Orange Advisory Council. (4) "Program" means the Agent Orange Information and Assistance Program. (5) "Veteran" means a person who is a resident of this State and who served in the armed forces of the United States of America from the year 1959 through the year 1975.