Restriction on state's ability to burden exercise of religion
Known as the South Carolina Religious Freedom Act
The act spans §§ 1–1 (7 sections).
1999 Act No. 38, SECTION 1.
The State may not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the State demonstrates that application of the burden to the person is:
(1) in furtherance of a compelling state interest; and
(2) the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling state interest.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.