South Carolina § 44-53-760 - Admission of minors to programs.

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§ 44-53-760. Admission of minors to programs.

Parental consent shall be obtained for all persons under eighteen years of age prior to admission to a methadone maintenance program; provided, that if any court of competent jurisdiction declares a person under eighteen years of age an emancipated minor, then such person may be admitted to the program without parental consent.

HISTORY: 1976 Code SECTION 44-53-770; 1962 Code SECTION 32-1510.87; 1972 (57) 2642; 1980 Act No. 439, SECTION 1.

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

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