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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 15, 1999
S. 494
S. Printed 4/15/99--S.
Read the first time February 16, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 494), to amend Section 44-53-950, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the sale of hypodermic needles and syringes, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 44-53-950, page 1, by striking line 33 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
/"connection with the practice of their profession or to certified or licensed"/
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES E. BRYAN, JR., for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-950, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SALE OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES AND SYRINGES, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTIFIED DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARTICLE 7 WHEN A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE OR SYRINGE IS SOLD TO INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETICS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 44-53-950 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:
"Section 44-53-950. The Department of Health and Environmental Control is authorized to audit records of sale of hypodermic needles and devices sold by any provider and is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the effective enforcement of this article, which rules and regulations shall have force of law unless overturned by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Provided, nothing in this article shall apply to veterinarians in connection with the practice of their profession or to certified durable medical equipment providers when selling hypodermic needles and syringes to insulin dependent diabetics."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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