South Carolina § 50-3-400 - Enforcement officers granted powers and authorities of constables and authority of inspectors.

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§ 50-3-400. Enforcement officers granted powers and authorities of constables and authority of inspectors.

The enforcement officer qualified under Sections 50-3-320 and 50-3-330 shall possess and exercise all of the power and authorities held and exercised by the constable at common law and under the statutes of this State. He shall also have the authority of inspector as provided for in Chapter 5 of this title.

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 28-140; 1952 Code SECTION 28-140; 1942 Code SECTION 1754; 1932 Code SECTION 3291; 1928 (35) 1267; 1952 (47) 2179; 1967 (55) 645; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1258.

Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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