2016 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 17 - Criminal Procedures
CHAPTER 5 - CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS
Section 17-5-110. Coroner or deputy coroner may carry pistol or other handgun.

SC Code § 17-5-110 (2016) What's This?

A coroner or deputy coroner, while engaged in official duties of his office, is authorized to carry a pistol or other handgun. He is considered so engaged when going to or returning from the actual performance of his duties. However, coroners and deputy coroners must be certified and trained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division in the proper use of handguns.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 17-65; 1975 (59) 194; 1994 Act No. 440, Section 1; 2001 Act No. 73, Section 1.

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