South Carolina § 16-13-66 - Penalties for violating Section 16-13-65.
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§ 16-13-66. Penalties for violating Section 16-13-65.
(A) A person violating the provision of Section 16-13-65 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction:
(1) for the first offense, must be fined an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisoned for a term not to exceed one year, or both, and shall pay restitution to the culturist an amount determined by the court. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 22-3-540, 22-3-545, 22-3-550, and 14-25-65, an offense punishable under this item may be tried in magistrates or municipal court.
(2) for a second offense, must be fined an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars or imprisoned for a term not less than two months and thirty days community service nor more than one year, or both, and shall pay restitution to the culturist an amount determined by the court. Furthermore, all equipment, including, but not limited to, vehicles, fishing devices, coolers, and nets must be seized and forfeited to the court.
(3) for a third or subsequent offense, must be fined an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars or imprisoned for a term not less than six months nor more than two years, or both, and shall pay restitution to the culturist an amount determined by the court. Furthermore, all equipment, including, but not limited to, vehicles, fishing devices, coolers, and nets must be seized and forfeited to the court.
(B) If the value of such property stolen or damaged is less than two hundred dollars, the case shall be tried in magistrates court or municipal court, notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 22-3-540, 22-3-545, 22-3-550, and 14-25-65, and the punishment shall be a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 121, SECTION 2; 2010 Act No. 273, SECTION 16.H, eff June 2, 2010.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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