South Carolina § 44-70-30 - License required.

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§ 44-70-30. License required.

An in-home care provider must apply for and obtain a license issued by the department that is effective for a specified time period following the date of issue as determined by the department.

HISTORY: 2011 Act No. 18, SECTION 1, eff May 11, 2011.

Editor's Note

2011 Act No. 18, SECTION 3, provides as follows:

"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor, except the licensure requirements of Section 44-70-30 of the 1976 Code, as added by Section 1 of this act, become effective upon the effective date of regulations promulgated by the Department of Health and Environmental Control pursuant to Section 44-70-40, as added by Section 1 of this act."

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

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 44-70-30

What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 44-70-30 cover?

Section 44-70-30 ("License required.") 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.

How do I cite South Carolina § 44-70-30?

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Is this the official text of South Carolina law?

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