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May 13, 2004
H. 4640
Introduced by Reps. M.A. Pitts, Limehouse, Altman, Anthony, Duncan, Harrison, Koon, Martin, Pinson, Sinclair, G.R. Smith and Taylor
S. Printed 5/13/04--H.
Read the first time January 28, 2004.
TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-211, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO ADD TWO LAY MEMBERS FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT TO BE ELECTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 40-47-211 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding a new paragraph at the end to read:
"In addition to the above members of the commission, each congressional district must be represented by two additional lay members who must be residents of the congressional districts which they represent on the commission. Of these members first elected, one must be elected for an initial term of two years, and one must be elected for an initial term of four years; the initial terms of these members must be set by the General Assembly at the election. Thereafter, all lay members must be elected for three-year terms. These lay members of the commission are limited to three terms. Vacancies must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by election in the same manner of original election."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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