South Carolina Statutes
§ 44-77-130 — Chapter not to be construed to authorize or approve mercy killing.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or approve mercy killing, or to permit any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end life other than to permit the natural process of dying.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 341, SECTION 11; 1988 Act No. 586.
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§ 44-77-10
Short title.§ 44-77-100
Substitution of willing physician or health care worker for one unwilling to effectuate declaration.§ 44-77-140
No presumption as to intent to arise from absence of declaration; other legal rights not impaired.§ 44-77-160
Penalties.§ 44-77-20
Definitions.§ 44-77-40
Validity of declaration.§ 44-77-50
Form of declaration.§ 44-77-80
Revocation of declaration.