South Carolina § 50-19-590 - Penalties.

§ 50-19-590. Penalties.

Any person violating any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as follows:

(1) For a first offense by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment of not less than ten days or more than thirty days;

(2) For a second offense by a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment of not less than fifteen days or more than thirty days; and

(3) For a third offense by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars or by imprisonment of not less than thirty days, in the discretion of the court having jurisdiction.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 28-1051; 1952 Code SECTION 28-1051; 1949 (46) 189; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1267.