South Carolina § 43-33-40 - Unlawful interference with rights of blind or other physically disabled person.
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§ 43-33-40. Unlawful interference with rights of blind or other physically disabled person.
(A) It is unlawful for a person or his agent to:
(1) deny or interfere with admittance to or enjoyment of the public facilities enumerated in Section 43-33-20; or
(2) interfere with the rights of a totally or partially blind or disabled person under Section 43-33-20.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 71-300.54; 1972 (57) 2617; 1993 Act No. 184 SECTION 234, eff January 1, 1994.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 43-33-40 ("Unlawful interference with rights of blind or other physically disabled person.") 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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