South Carolina Statutes
§ 40-51-260 — Right of recipients of government aid or services to choose podiatrists.
No agency of the State, county or municipality, nor any commission or clinic, nor any board administering relief, social security, health insurance or health service under the laws of the State of South Carolina shall deny to the recipients or beneficiaries of their aid or services the freedom to choose the provider of care or service which are within the scope of practice of a duly licensed podiatrist as defined in this chapter.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-1543.25; 1971 (57) 491.
Nearby Sections
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§ 40-51-10
Terms "podiatry" or "podiatrist" and "chiropody" or "chiropodist" have identical meanings.§ 40-51-100
Fees for examinations; reexamination.§ 40-51-110
Reciprocity.§ 40-51-120
Designation of licensed persons.§ 40-51-130
Display of licenses.§ 40-51-150
Grounds for revocation of licenses.§ 40-51-160
Procedure for denying or revoking licenses.§ 40-51-170
Disposition of funds; assessments, fees, and licenses to equal appropriations and allocations.§ 40-51-180
Use of license fees.§ 40-51-190
Annual report of board.§ 40-51-20
Definitions.§ 40-51-210
Podiatric surgeries; facilities.§ 40-51-220
Penalties.