South Carolina § 56-15-140 - Venue.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-15-140 — Venue., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-15-140. Venue.
In an action brought pursuant to this article, venue is in the state courts of South Carolina. A provision of a franchise or other agreement with contrary provisions is void and unenforceable.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 287, SECTION 5; 2021 Act No. 31 (S.510), SECTION 12, eff August 4, 2021.
Editor's Note
2021 Act No. 31, SECTION 14, provides as follows:
"SECTION 14. This act takes effect ninety days after approval by the Governor and applies to all current and future franchises and other agreements in existence between any franchisee located in this State and a franchisor as of the effective date of this act."
Effect of Amendment
2021 Act No. 31, SECTION 12, in the first sentence, substituted "state courts" for "State".
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 56-15-140
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-15-140 cover?
Section 56-15-140 ("Venue.") 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.
How do I cite South Carolina § 56-15-140?
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Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
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