South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 4891

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COMMITTEE REPORT

April 3, 2002

    H. 4891

Introduced by Reps. Sharpe, Davenport, Ott and Dantzler

S. Printed 4/3/02--H.

Read the first time March 12, 2002.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NATURAL

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

    To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4891) to amend Section 47-5-150, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to the Department of Health and Environmental Control furnishing antirabic (human) vaccine, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

    That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

CHARLES R. SHARPE for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-150, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL FURNISHING ANTIRABIC (HUMAN) VACCINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF ANTIRABIC (HUMAN) VACCINE AND GLOBULIN PRODUCTS FOR PERSONS BITTEN BY OR EXPOSED TO A PET OR ANIMAL FOUND OR SUSPECTED TO BE AFFECTED BY RABIES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISION OF THESE PRODUCTS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR THESE PRODUCTS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Section 47-5-150 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 517 of 1992, is further amended to read:

    "Section 47-5-150.    When it considers necessary, the The department shall furnish must ensure the availability of antirabic (human) vaccine and globulin products to the physician attendant upon for persons bitten by or otherwise exposed to a pet or other animal found or suspected to be affected by rabies. If the department considers it necessary to provide antirabic (human) vaccine to the persons bitten or otherwise exposed to a pet suspected of or having rabies that has not been vaccinated, the pet owner shall reimburse the department for the cost of the vaccine. Reimbursement is due the department within thirty days after billing. The provision of such products shall be in accordance with departmental guidelines. The department is authorized to seek reimbursement for the cost of such products from sources to include, but not limited to, personal/medical insurance and/or Medicaid/Medicare coverage of the person receiving the products."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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