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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 21, 1999
H. 3779
S. Printed 4/21/99--H.
Read the first time March 24, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3779), to amend Section 41-18-40, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to definitions used in the South Carolina Amusement Riders Safety Code, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
HARRY F. CATO, for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 41-18-40, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA AMUSEMENT RIDERS SAFETY CODE, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "SERIOUS INJURY" TO INCLUDE DEATH, IMMEDIATE INPATIENT HOSPITALIZATION, FRACTURES, AND DISFIGUREMENTS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 41-18-40(9) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 144 of 1993, is further amended to read:
"(9) 'Serious injury' means an injury that results in death or requires medical treatment, other than first aid, by a physician. 'First aid' means the one-time treatment or subsequent observation of scratches, cuts not requiring stitches, minor burns, splinters, and contusions or a diagnostic procedure, including examinations and x-rays, which does not ordinarily require medical treatment even though provided by a physician or other licensed profession personnel immediate in-patient hospitalization. A fracture or disfigurement is considered a serious injury even if no hospitalization is required."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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