§ 44-53-810 Legislative findings
§ 44-53-820 Establishment of DARE Fund; purpose
§ 44-53-830 Board of directors; membership; terms
§ 44-53-840 Board members to be reimbursed for expenses
§ 44-53-850 Powers of board
§ 44-53-860 Chairman; meetings; quorum
§ 44-53-870 Director and staff; maximum administrative costs
§ 44-53-880 Use of funds
§ 44-53-890 Annual report

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 44 > Chapter 53 > Article 6 - Drug Awareness Resistance Education Fund

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