South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016

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Bill 1037

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 25, 2016

S. 1037

Introduced by Senator Alexander

S. Printed 5/25/16--H.

Read the first time April 28, 2016.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL,

MILITARY, PUBLIC AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 1037) to amend Section 40-47-30, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the exemption of team physicians of athletic teams visiting the State, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

LEON HOWARD for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

Fiscal Impact Summary

This bill would have no expenditure impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.

Explanation of Fiscal Impact

State Expenditure

This bill amends Section 40-47-30(B)(1) relating to the exemption of team physicians of athletic teams visiting this state for a specific sporting event from South Carolina physician licensing requirements. This bill expands the exemption to include team physicians visiting the state for a team training camp.

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation reports that this bill would have no expenditure impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.

Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 40-47-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION OF TEAM PHYSICIANS OF ATHLETIC TEAMS VISITING THE STATE FOR A SPECIFIC SPORTING EVENT FROM PHYSICIAN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO EXPAND THE EXEMPTION TO INCLUDE TEAM PHYSICIANS OF ATHLETIC TEAMS VISITING THE STATE FOR A TEAM TRAINING CAMP.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 40-47-30(B)(1) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"(1)    A physician licensed in another state, territory, or other jurisdiction of the United States or of any other nation or foreign jurisdiction is exempt from the requirements of licensure in this State, if the physician:

(a)    holds an active license to practice in the other jurisdiction;

(b)    engages in the active practice of medicine in the other jurisdiction; and

(c)    is employed or designated as the team physician by an athletic team visiting the State for a specific sporting event or team training camp."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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