South Carolina § 38-90-30 - Adoption of name.
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§ 38-90-30. Adoption of name.
A captive insurance company may not adopt a name that is the same as, deceptively similar to, or likely to be confused with or mistaken for any other existing business name registered in this State.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 331, SECTION 1; 2018 Act No. 251 (H.4675), SECTION 1, eff May 18, 2018.
Effect of Amendment
2018 Act No. 251, SECTION 1, reenacted the section with no apparent change.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 38-90-30 cover?
Section 38-90-30 ("Adoption of name.") 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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