S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1910

Definitions

Effective Jun 10, 20172017 Act No. 95 (S.179), SECTION 1, eff June 10, 2017.

As used in this article:

  1. (1) "Controlled substance" has the same meaning as provided in Section 44-53-110.
  2. (2) "Drug or alcohol-related overdose" means an acute condition, including mania, hysteria, extreme physical illness, coma, or death resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance, alcohol, or another substance with which a controlled substance or alcohol was combined, that a layperson would reasonably believe to be a drug or alcohol overdose that requires medical assistance.
  3. (3) "Seeks medical assistance" means seeking medical assistance by contacting the 911 system, a law enforcement officer, or emergency services personnel.

HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 95 (S.179), SECTION 1, eff June 10, 2017.

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