Nothing in this chapter limits, waives, or abrogates:

(1) the scope or nature of any statutory or common law privilege, including the work-product privilege or the attorney-client privilege;

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 48-57-90

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Department: means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. See South Carolina Code 48-57-20

(2) any existing ability or authority under state law to challenge privilege; or

(3) the department‘s authority to obtain or use documents or information that the department otherwise has the authority to obtain under state regulations promulgated pursuant to federally-approved programs.