South Carolina § 61-2-180 - Special events or activities.
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§ 61-2-180. Special events or activities.
A person or organization licensed by the department under this title may hold and advertise special events such as bingo or other similar activities intended to raise money for charitable purposes. This section does not affect the requirements for obtaining a bingo license from the department. A special event or activity that is authorized pursuant to this section is not an exception or limitation to Section 12-21-2710 or other provisions of the South Carolina Code of Laws in which gambling or games of chance are unlawful and prohibited.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, SECTION 1; 2013 Act No. 5, SECTION 1, eff March 22, 2013.
Effect of Amendment
The 2013 amendment deleted "Notwithstanding any other provision of law" from the beginning of the first sentence, deleted the reference to raffles in the first sentence, and add the third sentence relating to section 12-21-2710.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 61-2-180
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 61-2-180 cover?
Section 61-2-180 ("Special events or activities.") 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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