South Carolina § 23-9-570 - Violation of article; penalties.
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§ 23-9-570. Violation of article; penalties.
(A) A person who conveys or offers to convey hydrogen in violation of this article may be subject to an administrative fine, stop-sale order, or both, at the discretion of the State Fire Marshal.
(B) An administrative fine must not be assessed for an amount greater than one thousand dollars unless the violation:
(1) threatens public health or safety;
(2) is committed knowingly and intentionally; or
(3) reflects a continuing and repetitive pattern of disregard for the requirements of this article.
(C) An administrative fine may not exceed ten thousand dollars for a violation.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 254, SECTION 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 14, 2010).
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23-9-570 ("Violation of article; penalties.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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