South Carolina § 46-19-270 - Penalty for displaying unauthorized sign.
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§ 46-19-270. Penalty for displaying unauthorized sign.
(A) It is unlawful for a market to:
(1) display a sign indicating approval by the department or participation in the program before the approval by the department; or
(2) continue to display the sign after final administrative action revoking the approval of the market; or
(3) fail to return to the department a sign issued to the market by the department within ten days after official notice from the department to return the sign.
(B) The owner of the market 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 3-245.6; 1972 (57) 2156; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 240, eff January 1, 1994.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 46-19-270 ("Penalty for displaying unauthorized sign.") 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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