South Carolina Statutes
§ 40-81-190 — Privileged communications in disciplinary actions; due process; final orders.
(A)A communication, whether oral or written, made by or on behalf of a person to the director or commission or a person designated by the director or commission to investigate or hear matters relating to discipline of a licensee, whether by way of complaint or testimony, is privileged and exempt from disclosure for any reason whatsoever, except to the extent disclosed in the course of the proceedings before the commission. No action or proceeding, civil or criminal, may be brought against the person, by or on whose behalf the communication is made, except upon other proof that the communication was made with malice.
(B)Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit the respondent or the respondent's legal counsel from exercising the respondent's constitutional right of due process
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2003 Act No. 28, SECTION 1.
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§ 40-81-10
Application of law.§ 40-81-110
Grounds for discipline.§ 40-81-115
Jurisdiction.§ 40-81-120
Disciplinary violations; sanctions.§ 40-81-130
Denial of Licensure.§ 40-81-140
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Voluntary surrender of license.§ 40-81-160
Appeal.§ 40-81-170
Payment of costs.§ 40-81-180
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Definitions.§ 40-81-200
Penalty.§ 40-81-210
Civil penalties and injunctive relief.