South Carolina § 40-23-200 - Unauthorized practice; penalty.
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§ 40-23-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.
A person who practices or offers to practice in this State in violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 185, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-23-200 ("Unauthorized practice; penalty.") 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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