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South Carolina

SUNucate

Current Status: Enacted

Current Law

SUNucate legislation has been enacted. 2023-2024: S 256 enacted. Earlier attempt (H 4347) failed.

Comparison to SUNucate

South Carolina has adopted core SUNucate concepts, including student possession/use. 

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

H 4347 (2021-2022) - Failed

S 256 (2023-2024) - Enacted

Sources

S.256 Enacted Law

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

South Carolina does not have any state laws regulating medical spas. The Boards of Dentistry, Medical Examiners and Nursing released guidance stating a physician, physician assistant, or APRN must perform an initial assessment of a patient before treatment. Injection of neuromodulators for cosmetic uses may be delegated to an appropriately qualified licensed person and the supervising physician, dentist, or APRN must be on site.

Opportunities for Improvement

Since there are no laws in place, South Carolina would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Joint Advisory Opinion of the South Carolina Boards of Dentistry, Medical Examiners and Nursing

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