South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 73 - SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Article 6 - UNIFORM PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Section 73-120 - Controlled Substance Evidence Forensic Testing Methods and Results

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 73-120

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

A. Forensic Testing Methods or protocols can yield results which either indicate the presence of a controlled substance or confirm the presence of a controlled substance.

B. When an indicative test is performed, a result of controlled substance(s) indicated means that the presence of a controlled substance is suggested and highly probable but not absolutely proven. An indicated result is ordinarily sufficient to support probable cause.

C. When a confirmatory test is performed, a result of controlled substance confirmed means that the presence of a controlled substance is certain. A confirmatory result is ordinarily sufficient for the proof of the matter.

D. Nothing in this article shall apply to the toxicological examination and testing of body fluids and tissues for the presence of alcohol or controlled substances and their metabolites.

E. Nothing in this article shall apply to breath alcohol analysis.

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