South Carolina Statutes
§ 40-47-112 — Attending patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty; suspension and disqualification from practice.
South Carolina·Title 40 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS·Ch. 47 PHYSICIANS AND MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
A person licensed or otherwise authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners who attends a patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year. In addition, upon conviction, the license or authorization granted to the person must be suspended and the person must be disqualified from practicing in this State until he satisfies the board that he is qualified to resume practice. The provisions of this section are in addition to the remedies otherwise relating to physicians who may be addicted to the use of alcohol or drugs.
Free access — add to your briefcase to read the full text and ask questions with AI
South Carolina § 40-47-112 (Attending patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty; suspension and disqualification from practice.) — published by Counsel Stack Legal Research, free access to 12M+ legal documents.
Legislative History
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, SECTION 1.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 40-47-100
Restraining orders.§ 40-47-1010
Renewal of license.§ 40-47-1015
Fees for licensure.§ 40-47-1020
Third party reimbursement to PA.§ 40-47-11
Medical Disciplinary Commission; qualifications of members; hearings; service as expert witnesses.§ 40-47-111
Disciplinary action in another state.§ 40-47-115
Jurisdiction of the board.