South Carolina § 41-27-600 - Compromises.
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§ 41-27-600. Compromises.
The department may compromise a civil penalty or cause of action arising pursuant to a provision of Chapters 27 through 41 of this title instead of commencing suit on them and may compromise the case after suit on it commences. In these cases the department shall keep on file in its office the reasons for settlement by compromise; a statement on the amount of contribution imposed; the amount of additional contribution, penalty, or interest imposed by law in consequence of neglect or delinquency; and the amount actually paid pursuant to the terms of the compromise.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 68-34; 1952 Code SECTION 68-31; 1942 Code SECTION 735-100; 1936 (39) 1716; 1939 (41) 487; 2010 Act No. 146, SECTION 29, eff March 30, 2010.
Effect of Amendment
The 2010 amendment substituted "department" for two occurrences of "commission"; and made other nonsubstantive changes.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 41-27-600
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 41-27-600 cover?
Section 41-27-600 ("Compromises.") 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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