South Carolina § 23-31-216 - Collection and retention of fees.
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§ 23-31-216. Collection and retention of fees.
The State Law Enforcement Division shall collect, retain, expend, and carry forward all fees associated with the concealable weapon application, renewal, and replacement of the permit, as provided pursuant to this article.
HISTORY: 1997 Act No. 39, SECTION 1; 1999 Act No. 100, Part II, SECTION 18; 2008 Act No. 353, SECTION 2, Pt 19C, eff July 1, 2009.
Effect of Amendment
The 2008 amendment added "expend," and substituted "pursuant to" for "for in".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 23-31-216 cover?
Section 23-31-216 ("Collection and retention of fees.") 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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