S.C. Code § 44-40-10
Short title
This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Agent Orange Information and Assistance Act".
South Carolina Code Title 44, Chapter 40 — Agent Orange Information and Assistance Program
South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 44, ch. 40 · 6 active provisions
S.C. Code § 44-40-20
Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) "Agent Orange" means the herbicide composed primarily of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4, 5 T) and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4 D) and its contaminant tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin (2, 3, 7, 8 dioxin, TCDD). (2) "Chemical agent" means dioxin or other toxic substances found in certain…
S.C. Code § 44-40-30
Creation, purpose, and membership of South Carolina Agent Orange Advisory Council; compensation of voting members
There is created the South Carolina Agent Orange Advisory Council to assist and advise the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in its duties and functions as provided in this chapter and to assist and advise the Veterans' Affairs Department of the Governor's Office in its duties and functions…
S.C. Code § 44-40-40
Establishment, administration, and duties of Agent Orange Information and Assistance Program
With the advice of council, the program shall: (1) seek out, study, evaluate, and provide information regarding epidemiological, genetic, and other studies, investigations, and research that pertain to use of chemical agents, including Agent Orange, and adverse health conditions which may be associated with exposure to…
S.C. Code § 44-40-50
Reporting of medical information at request of veteran or next of kin; confidentiality
(A) At the request of a veteran, or his next of kin if the veteran is deceased, who believes that he may have been exposed to chemical agents, including Agent Orange, while serving in the armed forces of the United States, any physician or other health care provider who has the primary responsibility for treating the v…
S.C. Code § 44-40-60
Annual report of council; authority of council to hold hearings
With the cooperation of the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the council: (1) shall make an annual report to the General Assembly containing: (a) a comprehensive review and summary analysis of the scientific literature on the effects of exposure to chemical agents,…