South Carolina § 40-15-300 - Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance unlawful without work authorization.
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§ 40-15-300. Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance unlawful without work authorization.
No person other than a licensed dentist, a student in an accredited dental school, or the recipient patient shall have in his possession any prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance on which dental technological work has been, is being, or will be performed without having in his possession a properly executed written work authorization therefor. The board has authority to inspect the premises of any person licensed or registered by the board to insure compliance with this section. Nothing in this section precludes a certified or qualified dental assistant or licensed dental hygienist from taking impressions for dental study casts under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist present on the premises.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-636.30; 1968 (55) 2502; 1986 Act No. 363, SECTION 14.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-15-300 ("Possession of prosthetic or orthodontic model, impression, or appliance unlawful without work authorization.") 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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