South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-5-20 — Definitions.
South Carolina § 44-5-20
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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-5-20 (2026).
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As used in this chapter:
(1)The "state health planning and development agency" or "state agency" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
(2)The "federal act" means Public Law 93-641, known as the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 (Titles XV and XVI of the Public Health Services Act).
(3)"State program" means the state administrative program.
(4)"SHCC" means the South Carolina Statewide Health Coordinating Council.
(5)"The secretary" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
(6)"Health systems agency" (HSA) means an entity which is organized, operated and designated in accordance with the federal act.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 32-502; 1968 (55) 2400; 1971 (57) 901; 1979 Act No. 45.
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South Carolina § 44-5-20, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/5/44-5-20.