South Carolina § 24-3-950 - Contraband.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 24-3-950 — Contraband., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24-3-950. Contraband.
It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish or attempt to furnish any prisoner under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections with any matter declared by the director to be contraband. It shall also be unlawful for any prisoner under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections to possess any matter declared to be contraband. Matters considered contraband within the meaning of this section shall be those which are determined to be such by the director and published by him in a conspicuous place available to visitors and inmates at each correctional institution. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars or imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 55-383; 1960 (51) 1917; 1972 (57) 2514; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 430.
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 24-3-950
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 24-3-950 cover?
Section 24-3-950 ("Contraband.") 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.
How do I cite South Carolina § 24-3-950?
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Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
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