South Carolina § 40-84-130 - Recognized certification required to provide interpreting services for agency or hospital; exceptions.
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§ 40-84-130. Recognized certification required to provide interpreting services for agency or hospital; exceptions.
(A) A person only may provide interpreting services for an agency or hospital if he holds a recognized certification as defined in Section 40-84-110(4).
(B) The provisions in this section do not apply to a person who is interpreting:
(1) in an emergency situation where the parties determine that the delay to obtain a certified interpreter is likely to cause injury or loss; or
(2) as part of a supervised internship or mentorship program if the individual is accompanied by an interpreter with recognized certification.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 188 (H.3795), SECTION 2, eff January 1, 2024.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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