South Carolina § 34-36-80 - Violation constitutes unfair trade practice; actions for damages; remedies additional to those otherwise provided.
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§ 34-36-80. Violation constitutes unfair trade practice; actions for damages; remedies additional to those otherwise provided.
(A) A violation of this chapter shall constitute an unfair trade practice under Chapter 5, Title 39, and individual borrowers or prospective borrowers injured by violations of this chapter have an action for damages as set forth in Section 39-5-140.
(B) Any borrower injured by a violation of this chapter may bring an action against the surety bond or trust account, if any, of the loan broker.
(C) The remedies provided under this chapter are in addition to any other procedures or remedies for any violation or conduct authorized by law.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 452, SECTION 1, eff June 15, 1992.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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