South Carolina Code 40-47-112. Attending patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty; suspension and disqualification from practice
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-47-112
- Board: means the State Board of Medical Examiners for South Carolina. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- License: means a current document authorizing a person to practice. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
- Person: means a natural person, male or female. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
A person licensed or otherwise authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners who attends a patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year. In addition, upon conviction, the license or authorization granted to the person must be suspended and the person must be disqualified from practicing in this State until he satisfies the board that he is qualified to resume practice. The provisions of this section are in addition to the remedies otherwise relating to physicians who may be addicted to the use of alcohol or drugs.