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Emergency Detention and Commitment of Tuberculosis Patients

S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-100— Legislative findings; purpose of article
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-105— Emergency order; contents; enforcement; hearings on release
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-110— Emergency order for commitment of person with active tuberculosis; petition; waiver of notice
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-120— Commitment of tuberculosis patient; duration
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-130— Appeal of commitment; no stay pending appeal available
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-140— Isolation or forcible detention
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-150— Detention in local detention facility limited
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-160— Report of leave without permission; judge to order sheriff to return patient to facility or secure prison facility
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-170— Requirement of certification of danger by two physicians for compulsory treatment; examination not compulsory treatment
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-190— Construction and application of article
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-31-200— Promulgation of regulations authorized