South Carolina § 25-1-1920 - Penalty for false certificate by physician.

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§ 25-1-1920. Penalty for false certificate by physician.

Whenever any physician shall knowingly make and deliver a false certificate of physical disability concerning any member of the National Guard or militia who shall have been ordered out or summoned for active service, such physician shall thereby forfeit forever his license and right to practice in this State and shall be guilty of perjury.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 44-121; 1952 Code SECTION 44-122; 1950 (46) 1881; 1964 (53) 2241.

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Provisions Relating to Service

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 25-1-1920 ("Penalty for false certificate by physician.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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