South Carolina § 56-1-285 - Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees.
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§ 56-1-285. Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees.
The Department of Motor Vehicles may revoke or refuse to renew the driving privilege of a person for failure to remit a tax or fee administered by the department. Upon payment of all taxes and fees administered by the department, and the payment of any applicable fee, the department may reinstate a person's driving privilege.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 459, SECTION 77.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 56-1-285 ("Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees.") 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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