South Carolina § 38-48-130 - Unlawful acts.
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§ 38-48-130. Unlawful acts.
It is unlawful for a person to:
(a) act as a public adjuster on a contract made other than as authorized by the laws of this State or made by an insurer who is not licensed to do business in this State; or
(b) adjust or aid in the adjustment, either directly or indirectly, of a claim arising under a contract of insurance not authorized by the laws of this State; or
(c) engage in the unauthorized transaction of insurance business as defined in this article and Chapter 25; or
(d) act as both a contractor and a public adjuster in the adjustment of a claim for an insured; or
(e) violate any provision of this title.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 380, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 38-48-130 ("Unlawful acts.") 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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