South Carolina § 24-3-420 - Violations.
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§ 24-3-420. Violations.
Any person who wilfully violates any of the provisions of this article other than Section 24-3-410 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be confined not less than ten days nor more than one year, or fined not less than ten dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or both, in the discretion of the court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-349.2; 1960 (51) 1933; 2010 Act No. 237, SECTION 23, eff June 11, 2010.
Effect of Amendment
The 2010 amendment substituted "is guilty" for "shall be guilty" and deleted "in jail" after "shall be confined".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 24-3-420
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 24-3-420 cover?
Section 24-3-420 ("Violations.") 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.
How do I cite South Carolina § 24-3-420?
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Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
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How does South Carolina § 24-3-420 apply to my situation?
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