How Does DPH Develop Regulations?

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (“DPH” or “Department”) develops regulations in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”), S.C. Code Section 1-23-10 et seq. Regulation Development actions include promulgating new regulations, amending existing regulations, and repealing existing regulations. The Department does not promulgate regulations conflicting with or exceeding its authority as prescribed by governing law.