South Carolina § 43-33-540 - Injunctive relief or civil damages for persons discriminated against.
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§ 43-33-540. Injunctive relief or civil damages for persons discriminated against.
A handicapped person aggrieved by the discrimination prohibited by this article has the right to seek injunctive relief or civil damages, not to exceed five thousand dollars actual damages, plus his attorney's fee and costs, in the court of common pleas.
HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 124 SECTION 4.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 43-33-540 ("Injunctive relief or civil damages for persons discriminated against.") 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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