S.C. Code § 40-47-200
A person who practices or offers to practice medicine in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than fifty thousand dollars. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter apply to a person or entity aiding and abetting in a violation of this chapter.
S.C. Code § 40-47-200
2005 Act No. 32, Section 7(B), provides as follows:
"(B) Upon approval by the Governor, this act takes effect July 1, 2005, for causes of action arising after July 1, 2005, except that as of this act's effective date, the State Treasurer shall relinquish the management of funds in the Patients' Compensation Fund, created pursuant to Section 38-79-420, to the Board of Governors of the fund, and premiums paid on or after this act's effective date must be deposited with the Board of Governors of the fund. The fund must be fully transferred to the Board of Governors, and the State Treasurer may not hold any deposits of the fund as of ninety days after this act's effective date."
Prior Laws:Cr. C. '22 Section 390; 1920 (31) 1004; Civ. C. '22 Section 2415; 1932 Code Section 5165; 1942 Code Section 5165; 1952 Code Section 56-1374; 1962 Code Section 56-1374; 1970 (56) 2371; 1976 Code Section 40-47-260.