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§ 17-5-150 — Coroners and deputy coroners considered public safety officers.

South Carolina·Title 17 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES·Ch. 5 CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Coroners and deputy coroners are considered public safety officers under 34 U.S.C. Section 10281, et seq., if killed in the line of duty.

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§ 10281
34 U.S.C. § 10281

Legislative History

HISTORY: 2023 Act No. 66 (H.3691), SECTION 4, eff May 19, 2023. ARTICLE 5 Medical Examiners

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