South Carolina § 38-77-1160 - Violations and penalties.
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§ 38-77-1160. Violations and penalties.
Any person who violates the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be fined not more than three thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.
HISTORY: Former 1976 Code SECTION 38-37-1660 [1986 Act No. 513, SECTION 6] recodified as SECTION 38-77-1160 by 1987 Act No. 155, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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