The General Assembly declares that the policy of this State is to enable persons with disabilities to achieve maximum personal independence; to use and enjoy governmental and public buildings and facilities; and to participate fully in all aspects of society. The General Assembly resolves to enact legislation necessary to implement this policy and the purpose of this article is to begin this implementation.
S.C. Code Ann. § 10-5-210
Declaration of intent
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Olson v. Faculty House of Carolina, Inc. (2003)
Most recently applied in Olson v. Faculty House of Carolina, Inc. (April 2003)
1962 Code SECTION 1-491; 1974 (58) 2794; 2000 Act No. 303, SECTION 1.
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.