South Carolina § 12-21-40 - Affixing of stamps.
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§ 12-21-40. Affixing of stamps.
Stamps shall be affixed in such manner that their removal will require continued application of steam or water. But the department may prescribe such other method for the affixing of such stamps in substitution for or in addition to the method provided in this section as it may deem expedient.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 65-654; 1952 Code SECTION 65-654; 1942 Code SECTIONS 2523, 2525, 2528, 2531, 2534; 1932 Code SECTIONS 2523, 2525, 2528, 2531, 2534; 1928 (35) 1089; 1929 (36) 114; 1930 (36) 1358; 1932 (37) 1319, 1378, 1493; 1934 (38) 1577; 1935 (39) 282; 1936 (39) 1377, 1591, 1771; 1937 (40) 539; 1938 (40) 1799; 1940 (41) 1921.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 12-21-40
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 12-21-40 cover?
Section 12-21-40 ("Affixing of stamps.") 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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