Bill Text: SC S0368 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Coroner qualifications

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-01-12 - Referred to Committee on Judiciary [S0368 Detail]

Download: South_Carolina-2021-S0368-Introduced.html

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A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 17-5-130(A)(2)(e) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO COUNTY CORONER QUALIFICATIONS, TO REVISE FORENSIC SCIENCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 17-5-130(A)(2)(e) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

    "(e)    have completed a recognized forensic science degree or certification program or be enrolled in a recognized forensic science degree or certification program to be completed within one year of being elected to the office of coroner approved by the Coroners Training Advisory Committee before filing to run for coroner;"

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.