# S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-100: SECTION 44-1-100. Assistance from peace and health officers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-100

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-100
- **Heading:** SECTION 44-1-100. Assistance from peace and health officers
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 44 / Chapter 1 / Section 44-1-100

## Text

All sheriffs and constables in the several counties of this State and police officers and health officers of cities and towns must aid and assist the Director of the Department of Health and Environmental Control and must carry out and obey his orders, or those of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, to enforce and carry out any and all restrictive measures and quarantine regulations that may be prescribed. During a state of public health emergency, as defined in Section 44-4-130, the director may request assistance in enforcing orders issued pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 44, from the public safety authority, as defined in Section 44-4-130, other state law enforcement authorities, and local law enforcement. The public safety authority may request assistance from the South Carolina National Guard in enforcing orders made pursuant to this chapter or pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 44.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-20 SECTION 44-1-20. Department of Public Health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-30 SECTION 44-1-30. Meetings of Board; compensation of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-30.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-50 SECTION 44-1-50. Administrative reviews; power to organize department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-60 SECTION 44-1-60. Appeals from department decisions giving rise to contested case; procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-60.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-80 SECTION 44-1-80. Duties and powers of board as to communicable or epidemic diseases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-80.md)
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- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-100 SECTION 44-1-100. Assistance from peace and health officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-100.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-110 SECTION 44-1-110. Duties of department in regard to public health, in general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-130 SECTION 44-1-130. Department may establish health districts and district advisory boards of health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-130.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-140 SECTION 44-1-140. Department may promulgate and enforce rules and regulations for public health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-140.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 44-1-143 SECTION 44-1-143. Requirements for home-based food production operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T44_C1_S44-1-143.md)
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