S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-97 – Athletic team physician licensed in another jurisdiction | Midpage
§ 40-47-97
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-97
Athletic team physician licensed in another jurisdiction
(A) 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:
(1) holds an active license to practice in the other jurisdiction;
(2) engages in the active practice of medicine in the other jurisdiction; and
(3) is employed or designated as the team physician by an athletic team visiting the State for a specific sporting event.
(B) A physician's practice under this section is limited to the members, coaches, and staff of the team by which the physician is employed or designated. A physician practicing in this State under the authority of this section does not have practice privileges in any licensed health care facility and is not authorized to issue orders or prescriptions or to order testing at a medical facility in this State.