South Carolina § 16-1-100 - Crimes classified as misdemeanors.

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§ 16-1-100. Crimes classified as misdemeanors.

(A) The following offenses are Class A misdemeanors and the maximum terms established for a Class A misdemeanor, not more than three years, as set forth in Section 16-1-20(A), apply:

4-11-130 Disbursing officers may not exceed or transfer appropriations
4-17-70 Wilful injury to courthouse or jail
5-21-30 Municipal officers prohibited from contracting with municipality
5-21-40 Officers required to account to municipality for interest collected on deposits
7-5-325 Fraudulent change of address by elector for registration for voting purposes
7-13-1920 Tampering with voting machine
7-25-10 False swearing in applying for registration (election laws)
7-25-70 Procuring or offering to procure votes by threats
8-11-30 Payment or receipt of salary not due to state officers or employees
9-1-1160(A) Collection of members contribution, failure to make payroll reports and remittances (State Retirement System)
10-11-315 Defacing, destroying or attempting to deface or destroy a monument or flag on the capitol grounds
10-11-320 Carrying or discharging a firearm on the capitol grounds or in the capitol building
10-11-360 Violation of article concerning offenses on capitol grounds and in capitol building
11-1-20 Failure to account for interest on deposit of public funds
11-1-40 Contracts in excess of tax or appropriation, diverting public funds
11-9-20 Disbursing officers exceeding or transferring appropriations
12-2-70 Neglect or misconduct of county auditor or treasurer
12-28-1500(F) An operator of a refinery, terminal, or bulk plant failure to provide an automated shipping document to a driver of a fuel transportation vehicle receiving taxable motor fuel
12-28-1545(B) Licensed importer failure to meet requirements regarding fuel which has not been dyed, nor tax paid or accrued by the supplier
12-28-1550(C) Failure to meet requirements for exporting fuel
12-28-1555(D) Operation of a motor vehicle with dyed fuel
12-28-1560(D) Knowingly engaging or knowingly aiding and abetting another person to engage in a motor fuel business without a license
12-28-1565(C) Fuel must meet ASTM standards
12-28-1570(C) False statement on shipping paper regarding liability for user fees
12-28-1585(C) Tampering with metering device 12-28-1585
12-28-1720(C) Truck drivers who violate certain shipping requirements for the second and subsequent times
12-28-1940(B) Refusing to allow certain inspections for the purpose of evading the payment of taxes
12-54-44(B)(6)(c)(i) Concealing goods on which tax imposed with intent to evade assessment or collection
12-54-44(B)(6)(c)(ii) Wilful failure to pay over money received from third party to discharge payor's tax liability
16-3-600(A) Assault and battery in the second degree
16-3-730 Publishing name of victim of criminal sexual conduct unlawful
16-3-1050(G) Threatening, intimidating, or attempting to intimidate a vulnerable adult subject to an investigation
16-3-1050(H) Obstructing or impeding an investigation pursuant to Chapter 35 of Title 43
16-3-1720(A) Harassment in the first degree
16-3-1720(B) Harassment in the first degree when a restraining order is in effect
16-3-1910(O) Violation of a permanent restraining order, if the underlying conviction that was the basis for the permanent restraining order was a misdemeanor
16-3-1920(N) Violation of an emergency restraining order, if the underlying conviction that was the basis for the emergency restraining order was a misdemeanor
16-3-2080(F) Disclosing information about a trafficking victim or certain shelters or unlawfully entering the grounds of certain shelters
16-5-40 Duty of officers to execute warrants
16-5-50 Penalty for hindering officers or rescuing prisoners
16-7-160(1) Illegal use of stink bombs or other devices containing foul or offensive odors
16-7-170 Entering public buildings for purpose of destroying records or other property
16-11-30 Possession of master keys and nonowner key sets while engaged in crime
16-11-140 Burning of crops and other kinds of personal property
16-11-523 Obtaining nonferrous metals unlawfully resulting in disruption of communication or electrical service to critical infrastructure
16-11-560 Burning, cutting untenanted or unfinished buildings
16-11-570 Injury or destruction of building or crops by tenant
16-11-770(B)(3) Committing illegal graffiti vandalism, third or subsequent offense
16-11-780 Entering certain lands to discover, uncover, move, remove, or attempt to remove an archaeological resource- second offense
16-11-920(A)(3) Operation of an audiovisual recording device in a motion picture theatre with intent to record, third offense
16-13-10 Forgery that does not involve a dollar amount
16-13-131(C)(1) Larceny against a merchant by offering a fraudulent product code on merchandise—first offense
16-13-135(E)(1)(a) Organized Retail Crime—first offense when property value is greater than $200 dollars but less than $10,000
16-13-150 Purse snatching (not grand larceny or robbery)
16-13-180(B)(2) Receiving stolen goods (value over $2,000 up to $10,000)
16-13-380 Theft of electric current (second or subsequent offense)
16-13-385(B)(2) Tampering with a utility meter—second offense
16-13-385(C)(2) Tampering with a utility meter for profit—second offense
16-13-385(D)(2) Tampering with a utility meter that results in property damage in excess of $5,000 or results in the risk of great bodily injury or death—second offense
16-13-470(B)(1) Defrauding a drug or alcohol screening test (first offense)
16-15-130 Indecent exposure
16-15-250 Communicating obscene messages (nontelephonic)
16-17-470(A) Eavesdropping or peeping
16-17-470(B)(1) Voyeurism (first offense)
16-17-490 Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
16-17-495(C) Returning a child under sixteen years of age within three days of a violation of a custody order or statute
16-17-505(3) Knowingly selling cigarettes in packages that violate federal law
16-17-506 Unlawful sale or distribution of e-liquid containers
16-17-650(A)(2) Engaging in cock fighting, game fowl or illegal game fowl testing, Second Offense
16-17-680 Presenting a falsified bill of sale for a coil to a secondary metals recycler
16-17-680(D)(6)(c) Unlawful purchase of nonferrous metals for the purpose of recycling nonferrous metals, third offense
16-17-680(E)(1)(b)(ii) Unlawful sale of nonferrous metals in any amount to a secondary metals recycler, second offense
16-17-680(F)(4)(c) Secondary metals recycler possessing stolen nonferrous metal, third or subsequent offense
16-17-680(G)(4)(c) Possession or transportation of nonferrous metals in a vehicle, third or subsequent offense
16-17-680(I)(2)(d) Unlawful purchase or attempt to purchase a used, detached catalytic converter or any nonferrous part of a catalytic converter, first offense
16-17-680(I)(3)(e)(iii) Unlawful purchase of a used, detached catalytic converter or any nonferrous part of a catalytic converter by a secondary metals recycler, third or subsequent offense
16-17-735(D) Persons falsely asserting authority of law
16-17-770(A)(2) Impersonating a lawyer—Second offense
16-21-60(A) Use of vehicle without permission (intent to deprive)
16-23-20 Unlawful carrying of pistol, second offense (See Section 16-23-50(A)(2)(b))
16-23-470 Illegal possession of teargas gun or ammunition for teargas gun
16-23-530 Knowingly selling or providing a gun to an illegal alien
16-25-30(B) Ship, transport, receive, or possess a firearm or ammunition, if the person has been convicted of a violation of Section 16-25-20(C) or (D), related to domestic violence
16-25-125(E) Unlawful entry upon the grounds of a domestic violence shelter
17-7-510 Burying body without notice or inquiry
22-9-140 Penalty for failing to execute process of magistrate's court
23-1-20 Peace officers may not be employed on contingent basis
23-3-535(D)(2) Sex offender's failure to vacate a residence that is within one thousand feet of a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground—Second offense
23-3-538(C)(2) Sex offender operating or employed by child-oriented business—Second offense
24-13-425(B) Unlawful removal, destruction, or circumventing of the operation of an electronic monitoring device
25-7-20 Obtaining or giving information respecting national or state defense
29-1-30 Wilful sale of property on which lien exists
35-1-508(a)(3) Violation of Title 35, Chapter 1 when an investor loses less than one thousand dollars, or if no losses are proven
35-11-725(C) Knowingly engaging in an activity for which a license is required by the South Carolina Anti-Money Laundering Act and receiving not more than $500 compensation within a 30- day period from this activity
37-13-50 Regulation of subleasing and loan assumption of a motor vehicle
38-7-140 Failure to pay money due or to supply information required
38-13-140 Refusal to exhibit records, false statements (Insurance)
38-25-330 Violations of Chapter 25, Unauthorized Transaction of Insurance Business
38-38-720(2) Making a false statement or representation regarding a fraternal benefit society if the amount of the economic benefit received is $1,000 or more (first offense)
38-43-190 Fraud regarding payment of insurance premium
38-55-80 Loans to directors or officers (Insurance)
38-55-150 Accepting premiums or assessments in insolvent company (Insurance)
38-55-160 Insuring uninsurable persons with intent to defraud
38-55-173(B)(1) Vehicle glass repairer offering or making certain payments of $1,000 or more
38-55-540(A)(2) Knowingly making false statement or misrepresentation resulting in economic advantage of between one and ten thousand dollars, first offense
38-59-50 Payment or settlement of benefits in merchandise or service prohibited (Insurance)
39-15-750 Destruction of brand or removal or transfer of timber
39-15-1190(B)(1)(a)(ii) Transferring, distributing, selling, or otherwise disposing of an item having a counterfeit mark on it, with goods or services having a value of more than $2000 but less than $10,000; using any object, tool, machine, or other device to produce or reproduce a counterfeit mark
40-5-320 Practice of law by corporations and voluntary associations unlawful
40-5-350 Soliciting legal business unlawful
40-5-360 Splitting fees with laymen unlawful
40-54-80 Violations of chapter concerning dealers in precious metals—Third or subsequent offenses
43-5-40 Unlawful publication or other use of records
43-7-60 False claim, statement, or representation by a medical provider
43-7-70 False statement of representation on an application for public assistance
43-7-80(B) Provider required to keep separate accounts and records
43-33-40 Unlawful interference with rights of blind or other physically disabled person
43-35-85(G) Threatening, intimidating, or attempting to intimidate a vulnerable adult subject to an investigation
43-35-85(H) Obstructing an investigation pursuant to the Omnibus Adult Protection Act
44-31-360 Violation of article concerning tuberculosis prisoners and inmates of institutions
44-37-30 Offenses related to neonatal testing
44-41-36(A) Performing an abortion on an unemancipated minor
44-41-350 Performing an abortion without satisfying "A Woman's Right to Know" provision, third or subsequent offense
44-41-470 Physician intentionally or knowingly performing an illegal abortion
44-53-370(b)(3) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (Schedule IV drugs except for flunitrazepam)
First offense
44-53-370(d)(3) Possession of cocaine, first offense
44-53-375(A) Possession of less than one gram of methamphetamine or cocaine base
44-53-398(H)(3) Purchasing a product containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine from any person other than a manufacturer or registered wholesale distributor, Second Offense
44-79-120 Violation of chapter concerning Physical Fitness Services Act
45-9-90 Equal enjoyment and privileges to public accommodations
46-17-460 Violation of chapter concerning agricultural commodities marketing
46-19-270 Displaying sign showing Department of Agriculture approval prior to approval
46-25-80 Violations of chapter concerning fertilizer law
46-41-30(1) Unlawful to engage in business as dealer without license, penalties for violation (agricultural products)—First offense
46-55-60 Manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, delivering, purchasing, etc., of marijuana on property used for industrial hemp production
47-3-630 Torturing, mutilating, injuring, disabling, poisoning, or killing a police dog or horse.
47-3-760(B)(1) Penalty for owner of dangerous animal which attacks and injures a human—First offense
47-3-960 Injuring, disabling or killing guide dog
47-17-100(A) Violation of a Meat and Meat Food Regulations Inspection Law, with intent to defraud
47-19-120(C)(1) Interference with person performing official duties under chapter on poultry inspection
47-21-80(A) Penalty for violation of Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act
47-21-250(A) Penalty for crop operation violations
48-27-250 Violation of chapter concerning registration of foresters
48-49-60(a) Violations of chapter concerning SC Mountain Ridge Protection Act
50-1-85(4) Negligent use of firearms or archery tackle when death results.
50-11-100(B) Construction of a fence which impedes the free range of deer
50-13-1460 Use of explosives to take fish
50-13-1470 Failure to report use of explosives to take fish
50-21-112(B)(3) Operating a water device while under the influence of alcohol (third offense)
50-21-117(B)(3) Operation of a water device while this privilege is suspended for operation under the influence of alcohol, third or subsequent offense
54-1-40 Criminal liability for unskillful or negligent management of steamboat
55-3-130 Discharging a laser at an aircraft, second offense
56-1-460 Driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked—Third and subsequent offense
56-5-750(B)(1) Failure to stop for a law enforcement vehicle—First offense (no death or injury occurs)
56-5-2930 Unlawful for persons to drive under influence of liquor, drugs, or like substances (See Section 56-5-2940(3))—Third offense
56-5-2933 Driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, third offense
56-5-2941(K)(1)(b) Unlawful operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device, second offense
57-7-20(C) Putting a foreign substance on a highway with malice and personal injury results
58-7-60(B)(2) Unlawful appropriation of gas—second offense
58-7-60(C)(2) Unlawful appropriation of gas that results in property damage in excess of $5,000 or the risk of great bodily injury or death—second offense
58-7-60(E)(2) Aiding, abetting, or assisting another person in withdrawing and appropriating gas—second offense
58-7-70(B) Cheating and defrauding, or altering a meter to withdraw or take gas—second offense
58-7-70(C)(2) Wrongful use of gas and interference with gas meters for profit—second offense
58-7-70(D)(2) Wrongful use of gas and interference with gas meters for profit when violation results in property damage greater than $5,000 or in risk of great bodily injury or death—second offense
58-15-875(D)(2) Unlawful conduct relating to railroad track material for recycling, second offense
58-17-4040 Gross carelessness or negligence in the operation of a train
58-23-920 Insurance required of owners of motor vehicles transporting goods for hire
Second and subsequent offenses
59-25-250(A) Revocation or suspension of certificate, powers and duties of Court of Common Pleas, warrant for production of witnesses
59-41-80 Violation of chapter concerning grants to private school pupils
59-63-450 No child may be counted in enrollment more than once
59-102-150 Prohibited acts by athlete agents
61-4-170 Sale of a beverage containing alcohol which resembles a vegetable, or fruit or soft drink
61-6-4180 Possession of a firearm while unlawfully manufacturing, transporting, or selling alcoholic liquors

(B) The following offenses are Class B misdemeanors and the maximum terms established for a Class B misdemeanor, not more than two years, as set forth in Section 16-1-20(A), apply:

12-21-2540 Use of altered or counterfeit tickets or reuse of tickets
12-21-2714 Use of slug or any false coin to operate automatic vending machine or other machine requiring coin for operation
12-21-3070 Improper use, alteration or reuse of stamps and for failure to pay tax, make any report on, or submit required information
14-7-380 Jury commissioners guilty of fraud
16-3-410 Sending or accepting challenge to fight (with a deadly weapon)
16-3-420 Carrying or delivering challenge, serving as second
16-5-130(2), (3) Instigating, aiding, or participating in riot
16-8-240(A) Committing or threatening acts of violence with the intent to coerce, induce, or solicit another person to participate in gang activity, first offense
16-9-410(C)(2) Aiding escapes from prison, for prisoners charged with noncapital offenses
16-9-420 Aiding escape from custody of officers
16-11-580(C)(1) Forest products violation (value more than $1,000 but less than $5,000)
16-11-910 and16-11-915 Transfer of recorded sounds for unauthorized use or sale (See Section 16-11-920(C))
16-11-920(A)(2) Operation of an audiovisual recording device in a motion picture theatre with intent to record, second offense
16-11-930 Illegal distribution of recordings without name and address of manufacturer and designation of featured artist (See Section 16-11-940(B))
16-13-65 Selling aquaculture products or damaging facilities valued at greater than $100 (third or subsequent offense)
16-13-437 False statement or representation about income to a public housing agency
16-16-20(3)(c) Computer crime—second degree—Second or subsequent offense
16-16-20(4) Computer Crime Act—third degree—Second or subsequent offense
16-17-10 Barratry
16-17-510 Enticing enrolled child from attendance in public or private school
16-17-560 Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions or exercise of civil rights
16-17-610 Soliciting emigrants without licenses
16-23-465 Additional penalty for unlawfully carrying pistol or firearm onto premises of business selling alcoholic liquors, beers or wines for on-premises consumption
23-17-110 Purchases by sheriff or deputy at sheriff's sale
23-31-370 False statement to obtain special license
23-31-400(C) Use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance
23-35-130 Manufacture, storage, transportation, or possession of certain fireworks illegal
23-41-60 Violation of arson reporting immunity act
25-1-150 Unauthorized wearing of military insignia
25-1-2180 Assault upon military personnel
25-7-60 Conspiracy (treason or sabotage during war)
25-7-80 Concealing or harboring violator of chapter on treason; sabotage
27-29-150 Violating provisions of Uniform Land Sales Practice Act
30-15-50 Forgery of discharge (veterans)
32-1-290 Making or assisting in making contracts when actual delivery not contemplated, or operating bucket shop
34-11-90(b) Drawing and uttering fraudulent check $5,000 or less, first offense
34-39-240 Wilful violation of section, requiring license for engaging in business of deferred presentment service
34-41-120 Wilful violation of section, requiring license for engaging in business of either Level I or Level II check-cashing service
38-2-20 Penalty for a person convicted of a misdemeanor contained in Title 38
38-2-30 Acting without license required by Title 38 on insurance
38-21-340 Criminal prosecutions (Insurance Holding Company Regulatory Act)
38-43-160 Unlawfully representing an unlicensed insurer
38-43-240 Other offenses by insurance agent
38-45-150 Insurance Broker Chapter Violation
38-47-60 Adjuster acting for unauthorized company (See Section 38-2-20)
38-48-130 Unlawful practices for public insurance adjusters
38-51-20 Acting as an administrator of an insurance benefit plan without a license
38-55-60 Discrimination in the conduct of an insurance business
38-55-340 Connection of Undertakers with certain insurers article violation
38-63-10 Circulation of false or misleading information by an agent or officer of a life insurer
38-73-80 Withholding or giving false information to the Insurance Commissioner regarding surety rates
38-77-1160 Motor Vehicle Theft and Motor Vehicle Insurance Fraud Reporting—Immunity Act violation
39-23-80(B)(1) Prohibited acts (concerning adulterated, misbranded, or new drugs and devices)—First offense
39-25-50(a) Penalties, effect of guaranty from supplier or article, liability of advertising media—Second or subsequent offense
39-33-1320 Violation concerning butterfat content and weight of milk—Second and subsequent offenses
40-15-212 Unlawful practice or aiding or abetting in the unlawful practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental technological work
40-29-180 Violation of chapter concerning manufactured housing
40-37-200(A) Practicing optometry unlawfully
40-43-86(EE) Possessing, dispensing, or distributing drugs, or devices without a prescription from a licensed practitioner
40-59-200 Violation of residential builders licensing provisions
40-81-200 Violations of Chapter 40, State Athletic Commission
40-81-480 Events involving combative sports or weapons violation
44-53-40(B) Obtaining certain drugs, devices, preparations, or compounds by fraud, deceit, or the like—First offense
44-53-370(b)(4) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (possession of Schedule V drugs)—Second and subsequent offenses
44-53-370(d)(1) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (possession of controlled substances in Schedules I (b), (c), II, and LSD)—First offense
44-53-395 Prohibited acts, penalties (prescription drugs)—First offense
44-53-1680(A) Knowingly failing to submit prescription monitoring information to the bureau of drug control
44-56-130 Unlawful acts (Hazardous Waste Management Act) (See Section 44-56-140)—Second or subsequent offense
44-55-1360 Worker, sewage and waste water disposal violation
44-93-150(C) Infectious Waste Management Act violation (second offense or subsequent offense)
44-96-100(B) Wilful violation of solid waste regulations, second or subsequent offenses
44-96-450(B) Wilful violation of Solid Waste Act Second or subsequent offenses
46-33-60 Penalty on out-of-state shippers
47-1-40(A) Cruelty to animals—Third or subsequent offense
47-1-50 Cruelty to animals in one's possession
48-1-90 Causing or permitting pollution of environment prohibited (See Section 48-1-320)
48-1-320 Violation (Pollution Control Act)
48-1-340 False statement, representations or certifications, falsifying, tampering with or rendering inaccurate monitoring devices or methods
48-23-265(C)(1) Forest products violation first offense (value at least $5,000)
48-27-230 Endorsement of documents by registrants, illegal endorsements
48-43-550(f) Regulations as to removal of discharges of pollutants
49-1-20 Permitting logs and the like to obstruct or interfere with navigation of rivers or harbors
50-1-85(3) Use of a firearm or archery tackle while hunting or returning from hunting, in a criminally negligent manner when bodily injury results
50-11-96 Introducing a fertility control agent or chemical substance into any wildlife without a permit
50-11-430 Illegal taking of bears and bear parts
50-11-2640(B) Bringing into State or importing live coyote or fox without permit—Second offense
50-13-1440 Using explosives to take fish unlawful—Third offense
51-3-150 Trespass upon state park property
56-1-2070 Driving commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order, first violation
56-5-5030 Devices to emit smoke screen, noisome gases, or odors prohibited
56-14-30(D)(3) Unlicensed recreational vehicle dealer—Third or subsequent offense
56-15-310(B)(3) Dealer wholesaler license violation (third or subsequent offense)
56-16-140(B)(3) Failure to secure a license as a motorcycle dealer or wholesaler
58-13-10 Opening or injuring package, parcel, or baggage by employee of carrier unlawful
58-15-840 Taking or removing brasses, bearings, waste, or packing from railroad cars
58-15-860 Injuring or destroying electric signals or other structures or mechanisms
58-23-1640(K) Using a Transportation Network Company trade dress or ridesharing application in furtherance of a crime
61-6-4010(B)(3) Unlawful manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquors—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4025(c) Possession of unlawfully acquired or manufactured alcoholic liquors in a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4030(c) Transportation of alcoholic liquors in a taxi or other vehicle for hire—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4040(c) Rendering aid in unlawful transportation of alcoholic liquors—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4060(B)(3) Unlawful storage of alcoholic liquor in a place of business—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4100(c) Manufacture, sale, or possession of unlawful distillery—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4110(c) Knowingly permitting or allowing a person to locate an unlawful distillery on a premise—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4120(c) Unlawful manufacture, transport, or possession of materials used in the manufacture of alcoholic liquors—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4130(c) Present at a place where alcoholic liquors are unlawfully manufactured—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4150(c) Unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor from a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4155(B)(3) Use, offer for use, purchase, offer for purchase, sell, offer to sell, or possession of an alcohol without liquid device—Third and subsequent offense
61-6-4157(B)(1)(c) Unlawful use, offer for use, purchase, sale, or possession of powdered alcohol, and the unlawful use of powered alcohol as an alcoholic beverage by a holder of a license for consumption of alcohol
61-6-4160(c) Unlawful sale of alcoholic liquors on Sundays, election days, and other day—Third or subsequent offense
61-6-4170(B)(3) Advertisement of alcoholic liquors from billboards—Third or subsequent offense
63-9-2050 Submitting false claim for benefits

(C) The following offenses are Class C misdemeanors and the maximum terms established for a Class C misdemeanor, not more than one year, as set forth in Section 16-1-20(A), apply:

1-6-100 Unlawful disclosure of confidential information
1-7-400 Circuit solicitors disabled by intoxicants
2-15-120 Confidentiality of records (Legislative Audit Council) penalty for violations
2-17-50 Failure to file requirement statement with State Ethics Commission, third or subsequent offense
2-17-130 Penalties for violations of lobbyist chapter
2-17-140 Penalties for filing groundless complaint
5-21-500 Diverting municipal funds allocated to bond payments for other purposes
6-1-120(C) Disclosure of taxpayer information
7-25-100 Allowing ballot to be seen, removing ballot from voting place, improper assistance
7-25-200 Unlawful to pay a candidate to file or withdraw from candidacy
8-1-30 Knowingly allowing false claims by witnesses or jurors of mileage traveled
8-1-80 Misconduct in office, habitual negligence, and the like
8-9-10 Delivery by officer of books and papers to successor (public officers/employees)
8-9-30 Delivery by officer of monies on hand to successor
8-13-320(9)(c) Penalty for wilful filing of groundless complaint with Ethics Commission
8-13-320(10)(g) Penalty for wilful release of confidential information relating to ethics investigation
8-13-540(B)(2)(d) Wilfully filing a groundless ethics complaint
8-13-1510 Failure to file reports, Ethics, Government Accountability, and Campaign Reform, third or subsequent offense
8-13-1520 Penalty for violation of ethics chapter
9-1-40 Penalties for making false statement or record (South Carolina Retirement System)
9-8-220 Penalty for false statements or falsification of records (Judges' and Solicitors' Retirement System)
9-9-210 False statements and falsification of records (General Assembly Retirement System)
9-11-320 False statements and falsification of records (Police Officers' Retirement System)
10-9-260 Interfering with state, board or licensees, mining without license
11-15-90 Failure to make payment or remit funds for payment of obligations
11-15-290 Public officer failure to make investments in accordance with article
11-48-30(C)(3) Sale or possession of cigarettes of a manufacturer not included in the state directory
11-48-100 Knowingly violating tobacco regulations
12-21-2710 Unlawful possession or operation of gaming devices
12-21-2830 Record required of gross receipts, record subject to inspection, violations
12-24-70(B) Submitting false information on an affidavit accompanied by a deed
12-28-2345 Unlawful alteration of petroleum products shipping information
12-51-96 Conditions of redemption, taxation
12-54-44(B)(3) Wilful failure to pay estimated tax or keep required records
12-54-44(B)(4) Wilful furnishing of false statement required for tax purposes
12-54-44(B)(5) Wilfully providing employer with false information which decreases tax withheld
12-54-44(B)(6)(c)(iii) Wilful delivery to tax department of fraudulent document
12-54-240 Disclosure of records of and reports and returns filed with the Department of Revenue by employees and agents of the department and the State Auditor's Office prohibited
13-7-80 Violation of provisions concerning nuclear energy
14-7-1720 Penalty for disclosing State Grand Jury information
14-17-580 Clerk is responsible for books, papers, and other property
14-23-680 Judge responsible for books, papers, and property of office
16-1-55 Accessory after the fact to a Class B Misdemeanor
16-3-210 Assault and battery by mob in the third degree
16-3-530 Penalties, hazing
16-3-610 Assault with concealed weapon
16-3-1050(A) Failure to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult
16-3-1340 Victim compensation fund, soliciting employment to pursue claim or award
16-3-1710(B) Harassment in the second degree
16-3-1720(D) Harassment first degree with use of licensing or registration information
16-3-2090(D) Use of property or conveyance subject to forfeiture
16-7-110 Wearing masks and the like (See Section 16-7-140)
16-7-120 Placing burning or flaming cross in public place (See Section 16-7-140)
16-7-150 Slander and libel
16-9-260 Corruption of jurors, arbitrators, umpires, or referees
16-9-270 Acceptance of bribes by jurors, arbitrators, umpires, or referees
16-9-320(A) Opposing or resisting law enforcement officer serving process
16-9-370(a) Taking money or reward to compound or conceal offense
16-11-150(a) Burning lands of another without consent—First offense
16-11-180 Negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another—Second or subsequent offense
16-11-700(F) Littering (exceeding 500 lbs. or 100 cu. ft. in volume)
16-11-730 Malicious injury to or interference with microwave, radio, or television facilities; unauthorized use of such facilities
16-11-750 Unlawful injury or interference with electric lines
16-11-770(B)(2) Committing illegal graffiti vandalism, second offense
16-11-820 Theft of cable television service unlawful use without payment (See Section 16-11-855)—Second and subsequent offense
16-11-825 Theft of cable television, unauthorized connection or use of device to cable television system (See Section 16-11-855)—Second and subsequent offenses
16-11-830 Theft of cable television service, aid, abet, or attempt (See Section 16-11-855)—Second and subsequent offenses
16-11-835 Advertisement or sale of instrument designed to avoid payment for cable services (See Section 16-11-855)—Second and subsequent offenses
16-11-840 Unauthorized device to decode or descramble cable television signal (See Section 16-11-855)—Second and subsequent offenses
16-11-845 Use, sale, or installation of a converter or similar device for unauthorized reception of cable signals (See Section 16-11-855)—Second and subsequent offenses
16-11-855 Violation of Article 8, Theft of Cable Television Service
16-11-910 Transfer of recorded sounds for unauthorized use or sale (See Section 16-11-920(E))
16-11-915 Unauthorized sale of article containing live performances (See Section 16-11-920(E))
16-11-920(A)(1) Operation of an audiovisual recording device in a motion picture theatre with intent to record, first offense
16-11-930 Illegal distribution of recordings without name and address of manufacturer and designation of feature artist (See Section 16-11-940(D))
16-13-15 Falsifying or altering transcript or diploma, fraudulent use of falsified or altered transcript or diploma penalty
16-13-65 Stealing aquaculture products or damaging aquaculture facilities - First and second offense
16-13-165(B)(1)(a) Knowingly and intentionally installing or reinstalling a counterfeit or nonfunctional airbag—1st offense
16-13-300 Fraudulent removal or secreting of personal property attached or levied on
16-13-385(C)(1) Tampering with a utility meter for profit—first offense
16-13-385(D)(1) Tampering with a utility meter that results in property damage in excess of $5,000 or results in the risk of great bodily injury or death—first offense
16-13-400 Avoiding or attempting to avoid payment of telecommunications
16-13-410(1) Making or possessing device, plans or instruction which can be used to violate Section 16-3-400
16-14-60 Financial transaction card fraud
16-14-60(a) Financial transaction card fraud—value of things of value does not exceed five hundred dollars in any six-month period
16-14-60(a)(2)(d) Financial transaction card fraud—using financial transaction card to exceed certain balances or authorized lines of credit
16-14-60(b) Financial transaction card fraud by a person authorized to furnish anything of value upon presentation of a financial transaction card if the value does not exceed five hundred dollars in a six-month period
16-14-60(c) Financial transaction card fraud—filing of false application to an issuer of a financial transaction card
16-14-60(d) Financial transaction card fraud—filing of false notice or report of theft
16-14-80 Criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained
16-15-50 Seduction under promise of marriage
16-15-60 Adultery or fornication
16-15-90 Prostitution (See Section 16-15-110(3))—Third or subsequent offenses
16-15-100 Prostitution; further acts (See Section 16-15-110(3))—Third or subsequent offenses
16-15-315 Condition on certain sales for resale or on franchising rights that obscene material be received for resale prohibited
16-15-325 Participation in preparation of obscene material prohibited
16-15-332(C)(1) Unauthorized disclosure of an intimate image without intent to cause harm—first offense
16-16-20(3)(c) Computer crime—second degree—First offense
16-17-310 Imitation of organizations' names, emblems, and the like
16-17-420(C) Unlawful school disturbances by nonstudents
16-17-500(3) Providing tobacco products to a minor
16-17-520 Disturbance of religious worship
16-17-540 Bribery with respect to agents, servants, or employees
16-17-650(A)(1) Engaging in cockfighting, game fowl or illegal game fowl fighting testing, First Offense
16-17-680(D)(6)(b) Unlawful purchase of nonferrous metals for the purpose of recycling nonferrous metals, second offense
16-17-680(E)(1)(b)(i) Unlawful sale of nonferrous metals in any amount to a secondary metals recycler, first offense
16-17-680(F)(4)(b) Secondary metals recycler possessing stolen nonferrous metal, second offense
16-17-680(G)(4)(b) Possession or transportation of nonferrous metals in a vehicle, second offense
16-17-680(I)(3)(e)(ii) Unlawful purchase of a used, detached catalytic converter or any nonferrous part of a catalytic converter by a secondary metals recycler, second offense
16-17-700 Tattooing
16-17-720 Impersonating law enforcement officer
16-17-735 Impersonation of state or local official or employee or law enforcement officer or asserting authority of state law in connection with a sham legal process
16-17-760 Falsely representing oneself as being the recipient of certain military awards
16-17-770(A)(1) Impersonating a lawyer—First offense
16-19-10 Setting up lotteries
16-19-40 Unlawful games and betting
16-21-60(B) Use of vehicle without permission (Temporary purpose only)
16-21-70 Use of bicycle or other vehicle without permission, but without intent to steal
16-23-20 Unlawful carrying of pistol, first offense (See Section 16-23-50(A)(2)(a))
16-23-450 Placing loaded trap gun, spring gun, or like device
16-23-730 Manufacturing, possessing, transporting, distributing, using, aiding, counseling, or conspiring in the use of a hoax device or replica of a destructive device or detonator that causes a person to believe that the hoax device or replica is a destructive device or detonator
16-25-20(C) Domestic violence in the second degree
16-27-40 Penalty (Animal Fighting or Baiting Act)—Second offense
17-15-90(2) Wilful failure to appear before a court when released in connection with a charge for a misdemeanor
17-22-170 Unlawful retention or release of information regarding participation in intervention program
17-28-350 Willful and malicious destruction of physical evidence or biological material. Second and subsequent offense
17-29-20 Installation of pen register or tap and trace device
17-30-50(B)(1) Interception of wire, electronic or oral communications—First offense
20-3-210 Unlawful advertising for purpose of procuring divorce (See Section 20-3-220)
22-9-170 Oppression in office or other misconduct, punishment
23-3-475(B)(2) Providing false information when registering as a sex offender—Second offense
23-17-40 Liability of sheriff for official misconduct for remaining in contempt after attachment
23-19-130 Penalties for failure to pay over monies (by sheriff)
23-31-215(M) Carrying a concealed weapon into a prohibited environment
23-35-150(3) Violation concerning fireworks and explosives—Third and subsequent offenses
23-37-50 Violations concerning safety glazing materials
23-39-40 Prohibited acts (Hazardous Waste Management Act)—Second and subsequent offenses (See Section 23-39-50(a))
23-50-50(B) Divulging privileged communication, protected information, or a protected identity
24-3-410 Sale of prison-made products on open market generally prohibited
24-3-420 Violations of article governing prison industries other than Section 24-3-410
24-3-980(B)(1) Unlawful possession of telecommunication device by inmate, first offense
24-5-90 Discrimination in treatment of prisoners unlawful
24-27-300 Frivolous complaints or appeals filed by a prisoner
25-1-440(c)(1) Fraudulent or wilful misstatement of fact in application for financial federal disaster assistance
25-1-1420 Unlawful purchase or receipt of military property
25-1-3067 Conduct that prejudices the good order and discipline in military forces or brings discredit upon military forces
25-15-20 Improper use of Confederate Crosses of Honor
26-2-150(B) Knowingly impersonating an electronic notary public; soliciting, coercing, or influencing an electronic notary public to commit official misconduct
27-18-350(D) Refusal to deliver property under Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
30-2-50 Use of personal information from a public body for commercial solicitation
33-56-140 Illegal charitable organization of professional solicitations
33-56-145(A) Defrauding a charity (first offense)
33-56-145(B) Giving false information with respect to registering a charity (first offense)
33-57-170(A) Person or organization that unlawfully conducts a nonprofit raffle—first offense
33-57-170(B) Person or organization that violates a provision of Title 33, Chapter 57 with the intent to deceive or defraud an individual or nonprofit organization—first offense
33-57-170(C) Person or organization that gives false or misleading information in a registration or report under Title 33, Chapter 57
34-1-120 Penalties for obstructing commissioner of banking
34-3-70 False statements concerning solvency of bank
34-3-90 Penalties (violation of Sections 34-1-60, 34-3-310, 34-3-320, 34-5-10 to 34-5-80 and 34-5-100 to 34-5-150 regarding banks and banking generally)
34-11-30 Receipt of deposits or trusts after knowledge of insolvency (banks and banking generally)
34-11-60 Drawing and uttering fraudulent check, draft, or other written order or stopping payment on check, draft, or order with intent to defraud (more than $200)—First offense
34-19-110 Use of words "safe deposit" or "safety deposit"
34-25-90(b) Wilfully entering false statements in bank records by an officer, director, agent, or employee of a bank holding company or a subsidiary of it
34-28-390 Penalties and remedies (violations concerning savings and loan acquisition and holding companies)
34-28-740 False statement affecting credit or standing of savings association
34-36-70 Violation of a provision that regulates loan brokers
37-5-301(a),(b) Wilful violations (Consumer Protection Code)
37-5-302 Disclosure violations (Consumer Protection Code)
37-5-303 Fraudulent use of cards (Consumer Protection Code)
37-11-120 Violation of a provision concerning the licensing and regulation of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
38-13-200 Penalty for refusing to be examined under oath (Insurance)
38-27-80(d) Cooperation of officers, owners, and employees (violation) (Insurance)
38-49-40 Violation of a provision that regulates Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraisers
39-9-200 Misuse of commercial weights and measures (See Section 39-9-208(A))
39-11-170 Violation of a provision that regulates weighmasters (second or subsequent offense)
39-15-460 Unauthorized alteration, change, removal, or obliteration of registered mark or brand (labels and trademarks)
39-15-470 Purchase or receipt of containers marked or branded from other than registered owner
39-15-480 Unauthorized possession of marked or branded containers (trade and commerce)
39-15-490 Effect of refusal to deliver containers to lawful owner (trade and commerce)
39-15-500 Taking or sending containers out of State without consent of owner
39-15-1190 Intentional use of counterfeit mark or trafficking in goods carrying the mark
39-15-1190(B)(1)(a)(i) Transferring, distributing, selling, or otherwise disposing of an item having a counterfeit mark on it, with goods or services having a value of $2000 or less; using any object, tool, machine, or other device to produce or reproduce a counterfeit mark
39-17-340 Penalties (violation of article concerning grading of watermelons)
39-19-60 Penalty for disposal of stored cotton without consent of owner
39-22-90(A)(5)-(7) Prohibited acts. State Warehouse System (See Section 39-22-90(B))
39-41-570 Penalties (violation of article concerning deception in sale of liquid fuels, lubricating oils and greases)
39-75-50 Selling, offering for sale, or delivering for introduction into this State nonconforming regrooved tires
40-1-200 Penalty for unlawful practice of a profession or submitting false information to obtain a license to practice a profession
40-2-200 Certified Public Accountants and Public Accountants regulations violations
40-3-200 Engaging in practice of architecture in violation of chapter or knowingly submitting false information for purpose of obtaining license
40-6-200 Penalties (violation of chapter concerning auctioneers)—Second offense
40-7-200 Practicing barbering unlawfully or submitting false information to obtain barbering license
40-8-110(K) Failure to make required contribution to care and maintenance trust fund or a merchandise account fund
40-8-190 Submitting false information to procure cemetery operator's license
40-10-200 Violation of First Protection Sprinkler Act
40-11-200 Illegal practice as licensed contractor
40-18-150 Penalties (violation of chapter concerning detective and private security agencies)
40-23-200 Practice as environmental systems operator in violation of Title 40, Chapter 23
40-31-20 Penalties (violation of chapter concerning naturopathy)
40-33-200 Unauthorized practice of nursing
40-35-200(C) Administering a nursing home, residential care facility or habilitation center without a license
40-36-200 Knowingly submitting false information to obtain license to practice as occupational therapist or as occupational therapy assistant
40-38-200 Violation of chapter regulating Opticians
40-41-60 License required for erection of lightning rods
40-41-220 Encamping and trading in animals or commodities by nomadic individuals without license unlawful
40-43-140 Unlawful use of titles, declarations, and signs—unlawful dispensing, compounding, and sale of drugs (pharmacists)
40-47-112 Attending to a patient while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
40-47-200 Submitting false information for purpose of obtaining a license to practice medicine
40-51-220 Penalties (violation of chapter on podiatry)
40-54-80 Violations of chapter concerning dealers in precious metals Second offense
40-55-170 Unauthorized practice of psychology
40-56-200 State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety violations
40-63-200 Practice as social worker in violation of Title 40, Chapter 63
40-68-150(B) Staff Leasing Services violation
40-79-200(A) Penalty (violation of South Carolina Regulation of Burglar Alarm System Businesses Act)
40-82-200 Failure to obtain a license to engage in liquified petroleum gas activities
41-1-60 Certain transactions between carriers or shippers and labor organizations prohibited, penalties
41-15-320(e) Penalties (wilfully violating safety or health rule or regulation)—Subsequent offense
41-25-30 Private personnel placement services applications and licensing (violations) (See Section 41-25-90)
41-25-40 Private personnel placement services; duties of licensees (See Section 41-25-90)
41-25-50 Prohibited activities or conduct of personnel agencies (See Section 41-25-90)
41-25-60 Advertisements in South Carolina of firms located outside its jurisdiction (See Section 41-25-90)
41-25-70 Prohibited activities or conduct of employers or person seeking employment (private personnel agencies) (See Section 41-25-90)
41-25-80 Confidentiality of record and files (private personnel agencies) (See Section 41-25-90)
42-9-360 Receiving fees, consideration, or gratuity for services not approved by the commission or the court
42-15-90 Receipt of fees, other consideration, or a gratuity not approved by the Worker's Compensation Commission
43-5-25 Wilful use of payment for purpose not in best interest of child, protective payee
43-5-950 Violations of article concerning women, infants, and children supplemental food program
43-35-85(A) Failure to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult
44-2-140 Underground Petroleum Response Bank Act violation
44-6-180(B) Medically Indigent Assistance Act confidentiality violation
44-6-200 Falsification of information regarding eligibility for Medically Indigent Assistance Program
44-17-860 Unlawful taking of person from mental health facility without permission
44-22-100(C) Unlawful to disclose records of mental health patient or former patient
44-22-220(C) Unlawful to wilfully deny a patient his rights afforded him under chapter
44-23-240 Unwarranted confinement of an individual
44-23-1150(D) Submitting inaccurate or untruthful information concerning sexual misconduct
44-24-210 Unlawful without prior authorization to take child from grounds of inpatient facility
44-26-210 Denial of rights to a client with intellectual disability
44-32-120(F) Unlawful body piercing
44-34-100(F) Tattooing violation
44-41-31(C) False representation on an affidavit for abortion
44-41-460(D) Falsifying a form required to report an abortion
44-43-580 Traffic in dead bodies
44-53-50(E) Sale of cleaning agents containing phosphates prohibited
44-53-370(b)(4) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (manufacture or possession of Schedule V drugs with intent to distribute)—First offense
44-53-370(d)(2) Prohibited Acts A, penalties (possession of other controlled substances in Schedules I through V)—Second and subsequent offense
44-53-398(H)(3) Purchasing a product containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine from any person other than a manufacturer or registered wholesale distributor, First Offense
44-53-445(D)(2) Purchase of controlled substance within proximity of school
44-53-590 Penalty for use of property in manner which makes it subject to forfeiture (as provided in Sections 44-53-520 and 44-53-530)
44-53-1530(2)(b) Possession of anabolic steroids, ten or fewer doses (second or subsequent offense)
44-53-1530(3)(a) Possession of anabolic steroids, 11 to 99 doses (first offense)
44-55-80 Unlawful acts (violation of State Safe Water Drinking Act) (See Section 44-55-90(a))
44-56-130 Unlawful acts (Hazardous Waste Management Act) (See Section 44-56-140C.)—First offense
44-56-490(C) Wilfully violating a provision of the Drycleaning Facility Restoration Trust Fund provisions
44-63-161(C) Willful violation of regulation or order relative to recording, reporting, or filing information with Bureau of Vital Statistics
44-93-150(C) Infectious Waste Management Act violation (first offense)
44-96-100(B) Wilful violation of solid waste regulations, first offense
44-96-450(B) Wilful violation of Solid Waste Act—First offense
45-9-85 Violation of confidentiality of Section 45-9-60 (Equal enjoyment and privileges to public accommodations, complaints, hearings, etc.)
46-1-50 Firing turpentine farms
46-1-75 Maliciously damaging farm product, research facility or equipment valued at less than $500
46-10-100 Penalties (violation of article concerning boll weevil eradication)
46-23-80 Penalty (violation of South Carolina Noxious Weed Act)
46-41-170(A) Penalty (violation of chapter concerning dealers and handlers of agriculture products) Second or subsequent offense
46-50-30, section 15 Disclosure of confidential information relating to Southern Interstate Dairy Compact
46-50-60 Violation of Southern Interstate Dairy Compact
47-1-40(A) Cruelty to animals, second or subsequent offense
47-9-10 Marking, branding, or disfiguring large animals of another—Second or subsequent offense
47-9-30 Use of horse, mare, or mule without permission
47-9-410 Violations (article concerning livestock generally)
47-17-60 Prohibited acts (meat and meat food, Regulations and Inspection Law) (See Section 47-17-100(a))
47-17-70 Slaughtering or processing except in compliance with article prohibited (meat and meat food, Regulations and Inspection Law) (See Section 47-17-100(a))
47-17-80 Records (meat and meat food, Regulations and Inspection Law) (See Section 47-17-100(a))
47-17-530 Misrepresenting a product as meat that is cell-cultured mean or protein
47-21-80(B) Penalty for violation of Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act (violation of Section 47-21-60)
47-21-250(B) Unlawful entry into or remaining unlawfully in a crop operation
48-39-170(A) Penalties (violation of chapter concerning coastal tidelands and wetlands)—Second or subsequent offense
48-60-142(I) Violation of regulations related to recovering certain electronic devices
50-1-125(2), (3),and (4) Trafficking in wildlife
50-1-136 Penalties for conspiracy (violation of provisions of Title 50 relating to fish, game, and watercraft)
50-5-1535 Unlawful taking, possessing, buying, selling, or shipping of short nose sturgeon
50-5-2305(D) Unlawful catching of wild rock (second or subsequent offense)
50-5-2535 Engaging in prohibited activities while under suspension, Marine Resources Act
50-9-1200 Hunting or fishing while under suspension
50-11-95 Engaging in Computer Assisted Remote Hunting, First Offense
50-11-705 Night hunting for deer, bear, or turkey—First offense
50-11-852 Molesting or killing a bald eagle
50-11-1920 Violation of food service permit to sell exotic farm-raised venison
50-11-2640(B) Bringing into State or importing live coyote or fox without permit—First offense
50-13-1410 Unlawful to pollute waters so as to injure fish and shellfish
50-13-1440 Using explosives to take fish unlawful—Second offense
50-15-80(B) Penalties, violation of Sections 50-15-30(C), 50-15-55, or 50-15-40(D) or (E)
50-18-270(C) Placing or releasing species imported from another state into waters of State—Second offense
50-18-285(C) Damaging or poisoning aquaculture products or facilities—Second offense
50-21-112(B)(2) Operating a water device while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (second offense)
50-21-130(A)(1) Failure of an operator of a vessel involved in a collision resulting in property damage to stop and render assistance
52-5-10 Race horses must not be entered under assumed names or out of proper class
52-5-40 Misrepresenting or concealing former performance of race horse
54-7-810(B)(1) Violation of Underwater Antiquities Act
55-1-100(F) Unlawful to operate or act as a flight crew member of aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
55-3-130 Discharging a laser at an aircraft
55-3-130 Shining light at aircraft with intent to interfere with the operation of the aircraft
56-1-25 Disclosure of Department of Motor Vehicles confidential information
56-3-150 Illegal operation of foreign vehicle
56-5-1210(A)(1) Failure to stop a vehicle involved in an accident when injury results but great bodily injury or death does not occur
56-5-1220 Failure to comply with the duties of a driver involved in an accident
56-5-2780 Unlawfully passing a stopped school bus, great bodily injury results
56-5-2930 Unlawful for narcotic users or persons under influence of liquor, drugs or like substances to drive (See Section 56-5-2940(2))—Second offense
56-5-2933 Driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration, second offense
56-5-2941(K)(1)(a) Unlawful operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device, first offense
56-5-4975(A) Operation of unlicensed ambulance without removing exterior markings, sirens, etc.
56-11-250 Failure of a motor carrier to apply for a registration card and identification marker
56-17-10 Failure to purchase a license, keep records, supply information when required by law
56-19-240 Application for certificate, form, and contents (vehicle title)
56-19-480 Transfer and surrender of certificates, license plates, registration cards, and manufacturers serial plates of vehicles sold as salvage, abandoned, scrapped, or destroyed—Second and subsequent offenses
56-31-50(C) Rental company making a false report regarding certain personal property taxes
56-31-50(D) Misrepresentation of the amount of personal property taxes on a private passenger motor vehicle or rental vehicle paid or the amount of surcharges collected
57-25-145(C) Placing an outdoor sign advertising an adult or sexually-oriented business within one mile of a public highway
58-3-280 Restriction on employment of former commissioners by public utility
58-4-130 Restriction on outside employment of executive director
58-7-60(C)(1) Unlawful appropriation of gas that results in property damage in excess of $5,000 or the risk of great bodily injury or death—first offense
58-7-60(E)(1) Aiding, abetting, or assisting another person in withdrawing and appropriating gas—first offense
58-7-70 Wrongful use of gas and interference with gas meters—first offense
58-7-70(C)(1) Wrongful use of gas and interference with gas meters for profit—first offense
58-7-70(D)(1) Wrongful use of gas and interference with gas meters for profit when violation results in property damage greater than $5,000 or in risk of great bodily injury or death—first offense
58-15-875(D)(1) Unlawful conduct relating to railroad track material for recycling, first offense
58-15-1110 Violation by Railroads of Interstate Commerce Act
58-17-2760 Criminal penalty on individuals for violation of transportation of freight
58-17-4030 Injury due to negligence or carelessness of general railroad law
58-17-4050 Injury due to wilful violation of general railroad law
58-23-920 Insurance required of owners of motor vehicles transporting goods for hire—First offense
59-5-130 Members shall not contract with State Board of Education
59-69-260 Officials shall not acquire interest in claims or contracts (school funds)
61-2-240 Interference with an officer or use of abusive language by an officer or another person
61-4-1530 Operation of brewery or winery without permit
61-6-4010(B)(2) Unlawful manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic liquors—Second offense
61-6-4025(b) Possession of unlawfully acquired or manufactured alcoholic liquors in a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft—Second offense
61-6-4030(b) Transportation of alcoholic liquors in a taxi or other vehicle for hire—Second offense
61-6-4040(b) Rendering aid in unlawful transportation of alcoholic liquor—Second offense
61-6-4060(B)(2) Unlawful storage of alcoholic liquor in a place of business—Second offense
61-6-4100(b) Manufacture, sale, or possession of unlawful distillery—Second offense
61-6-4110(b) Knowingly permitting or allowing a person to locate an unlawful distillery on a premise—Second offense
61-6-4120(b) Unlawful manufacture, transport, or possession of materials used in the manufacture of alcoholic liquors—Second offense
61-6-4130(b) Present at a place where alcoholic liquors are unlawfully manufactured—Second offense
61-6-4150(b) Unlawful sale of alcoholic liquor from a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft—Second offense
61-6-4160(b) Unlawful sale of alcoholic liquors on Sundays, election days, and other days—Second offense
61-6-4170(B)(2) Advertisement of alcoholic liquors from billboard—Second offense
61-6-4200 Unlawful disposal, rescue, or attempted disposal or rescue of alcoholic liquors
61-8-50 Violation of a restraining order against unlawful sale, barter, exchange, storage, or possession of alcoholic liquors
62-2-901 Destruction of or failure to deliver a will to a Judge of Probate
63-3-620 Contempt of court
63-5-20 Failure to provide reasonable support to a spouse or minor child
63-7-940 Dissemination of classified information
63-7-1990(A) Dissemination of confidential reports
63-11-90 Violations of Article 1, Child Welfare Agencies
63-11-1350 Disclosure of confidential records
63-13-40(B) Unlawful application for employment by an ex-convict
63-13-185(F) Unlawful administration of medicine to a child by childcare facility personnel
63-13-190(C) Unlawful application for employment by ex-convict
63-13-420(F) Application for operator license for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-13-430(E) Renewal application for operator license for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-13-620(E), (F) Application for statement of standard conformity or approval for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-13-630(E), (G) Renewal application for statement of standard conformity or approval for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-13-820(E), (F) Application for registration for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-13-830(C), (D) Renewal application for registration for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-13-1010(D) Application for license or registration of church and religious centers for childcare facilities when persons convicted of certain crimes
63-17-1070 Unlawful release of information

HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 9; 1993 Act No. 164, Part II, SECTION 19B; 1997 Act No. 80, SECTION 8.

Code Commissioner's Note

The crime classification tables are added by the Code Commissioner pursuant to Section 2-13-66, and updated annually.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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