South Carolina § 35-11-730 - Unlicensed persons.
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§ 35-11-730. Unlicensed persons.
(A) If the Commissioner has reason to believe that a person engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or a regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter, the Commissioner may summarily issue an order to cease and desist pursuant to Section 35-11-710.
(B) The Commissioner may apply to the Richland County Court of Common Pleas to:
(1) temporarily or permanently enjoin an act or practice that violates this chapter or a regulation or order issued pursuant to this chapter; or
(2) enforce compliance with this chapter or a regulation or order issued or pursuant to this chapter.
(C) A person that is served with an order to cease and desist for violating Section 35-11-200 or 35-11-300 may petition the Richland County Court of Common Pleas for a judicial order setting aside, limiting, or suspending the enforcement, operation, or effectiveness of the order pending the completion of an administrative proceeding pursuant to Section 35-11-710.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 266 (H.4554), SECTION 1, eff May 25, 2018; 2024 Act No. 218 (S.1031), SECTION 1, eff July 2, 2024.
Effect of Amendment
2024 Act No. 218, SECTION 1, rewrote the section.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 35-11-730 cover?
Section 35-11-730 ("Unlicensed persons.") 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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