South Carolina § 56-1-820 - Hearing on suspension.
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§ 56-1-820. Hearing on suspension.
The licensee may, within ten days after notice of suspension, request in writing a contested case hearing before the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings, and upon receipt of the request the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings shall afford him a hearing in accordance with the State Administrative Procedures Act and the rules of procedure for the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-196.9; 1955 (49) 249; 1959 (51) 421; 1988 Act No. 623, SECTION 2; 1988 Act No. 616, SECTION 2; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1337; 1996 Act No. 459, SECTION 111; 2008 Act No. 279, SECTION 4, eff October 1, 2008.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-1-820 cover?
Section 56-1-820 ("Hearing on suspension.") 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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