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COMMITTEE REPORT
January 23, 2008
S. 799
S. Printed 1/23/08--S. [SEC 1/24/08 1:06 PM]
Read the first time May 30, 2007.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 799) to amend Section 40-47-755 of the 1976 Code, relating to physicians, surgeons, and osteopaths, to delete the requirement that auricular detoxification therapy take place under the direct, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-755 OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND OSTEOPATHS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT AURICULAR DETOXIFICATION THERAPY TAKE PLACE UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 40-47-755 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 40-47-755. Auricular detoxification therapy may take place under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist or a person licensed to practice medicine under this chapter. A treatment by an auricular detoxification specialist is strictly limited to the five ear-point treatment protocol for detoxification, substance abuse, or chemical dependency as stipulated by NADA."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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