S0310: SC Harm Reduction Act

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Harm Reduction Act"; By Adding Section 44-140-20 So As To Provide That The Department Shall Establish And Administer A Syringe Services Program; By Adding Section 44-140-30 So As To Establish An Advisory Committee; By Adding Section 44-140-40 So As To Establish Duties Of The Advisory Committee; By Adding Section 44-140-50 So As To Provide That The Department Shall Make An Annual Report To The General Assembly; By Adding Section 44-140-60 So As To Provide For Certain Circumstances That A Program Employee Or Participant Shall Not Be In Violation Of Chapter 53, Title 44; And By Amending Section 44-130-20, Relating To The Definition Of Community Distributor, So As To Include Syringe Services.