South Carolina § 38-57-240 - Notice of levy and proceedings for collection.
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§ 38-57-240. Notice of levy and proceedings for collection.
If upon completion of the hearing the director or his designee has elected to levy a fine on the person involved, that person must be so notified in writing by certified mail and of the amount of the fine. The notice shall state that, if the fine is not paid within thirty days from the date of receipt of the notice, further action to effect collection under this chapter will be initiated, together with revocation of the person's license or certificate of authority.
HISTORY: Former 1976 Code SECTION 38-55-330 [1962 Code SECTION 37-1233; 1964 (53) 2293] recodified as SECTION 38-57-240 by 1987 Act No. 155, SECTION 1; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 715.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 38-57-240 ("Notice of levy and proceedings for collection.") 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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