South Carolina § 41-13-30 - Misrepresentation of age of child.
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§ 41-13-30. Misrepresentation of age of child.
Any parent, guardian or other person having under his control any child who consents, suffers or permits the employment of his child or ward under the ages above provided or who knowingly or wilfully misrepresents the age of such child or ward to any person in order to obtain employment for such child or ward contrary to the provisions of Section 41-13-10 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and for every offense shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not less than ten dollars nor more than fifty dollars or be imprisoned not longer than thirty days, in the discretion of the court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 40-163; 1952 Code SECTION 40-163; 1942 Code SECTION 7031-2; 1932 Code SECTION 1472; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 416; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 425; 1911 (27) 30.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41-13-30 ("Misrepresentation of age of child.") 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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