South Carolina § 25-1-3045 - Forgery.
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§ 25-1-3045. Forgery.
Any person subject to this code who, with intent to defraud:
(1) falsely makes or alters any signature to, any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his legal right or liability to his prejudice;
(2) utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known by him to be made or altered is guilty of forgery and may be punished as a court-martial may direct.
HISTORY: [Derived from former SECTION 25-1-1440 (1950 (46) 1881; 1952 Code SECTION 44-79; 1962 Code SECTION 44-94; 1964 (53) 2241; repealed by 1984 Act No. 378, SECTION 91)] En by 1984 Act No. 378, SECTION 76; 1985 Act No. 84, SECTION 35.
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 25-1-3045 cover?
Section 25-1-3045 ("Forgery.") 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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