South Carolina § 16-3-510 - Hazing unlawful; definitions.
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§ 16-3-510. Hazing unlawful; definitions.
It is unlawful for a person to intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which have a foreseeable potential for causing physical harm to a person for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with a chartered or nonchartered student, fraternal, or sororal organization. Fraternity, sorority, or other organization for purposes of this section means those chartered and nonchartered fraternities, sororities, or other organizations operating in connection with a school, college, or university. This section does not include customary athletic events or similar contests or competitions, or military training whether state, federal, or educational.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 73 SECTION 1; 2002 Act No. 310, SECTION 4, eff June 5, 2002.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-3-510 ("Hazing unlawful; definitions.") 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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