South Carolina § 56-1-463 - Inapplicability of penalty provision when suspension based on lack of notice of payment of fines.

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§ 56-1-463. Inapplicability of penalty provision when suspension based on lack of notice of payment of fines.

Section 56-1-460 specifically does not apply if and when the proposed suspension is based solely on lack of notice being given to the Department of Motor Vehicles when the person has in fact paid any fines or penalties due to the court.

HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 84 SECTION 3; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1322; 1996 Act No. 459, SECTION 95.

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

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