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South Carolina's Act 160 reinforced these protections while creating a clear certification pathway through SCARR, the state's NARR affiliate, giving compliant operators a strong legal footing against discriminatory exclusionary zoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the distinction between licensing and certification in South Carolina is critical. Most sober living homes operate as recovery residences — not licensed treatment facilities — and therefore fall under DAODAS-approved SCARR certification rather than DHEC licensure. However, homes that provide clinical services or medication-assisted treatment may cross into licensed territory. 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