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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-12 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MUST PLACE A NOTICE ON ITS WEBSITE AND IN ITS DRIVER'S MANUAL THAT STATES A DRIVER OR OCCUPANT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE WHO POSSESSES A WRITTEN VERIFICATION FROM A PHYSICIAN THAT HE IS UNABLE TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT FOR CERTAIN REASONS IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE A PERSON TO WEAR A SAFETY BELT.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 56-1-12. The department must place on its website and in its driver's manual a notice which states that a driver or occupant of a motor vehicle who possesses a written verification from a physician that he is unable to wear a safety belt for physical or medical reasons is not subject to the provisions contained in Article 48, Chapter 5 of this title."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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