South Carolina § 56-23-20 - Certain courses exempt.
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§ 56-23-20. Certain courses exempt.
Classroom courses offered by state institutions and duly accredited and approved colleges, public, parochial, and private high schools in which classroom driver education is part of the curriculum, instruction offered by an entity described in Section 33-49-160(A) that is providing instruction to employees of its member organizations, or to employers giving instruction to their licensed employees shall be exempt from registration and license under this chapter. Courses offered to adults under adult education programs shall not qualify for the exemption.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-194; 1954 (48) 1536; 1976 Act No. 738 SECTION 3; 1978 Act No. 450 SECTION 1; 2022 Act No. 126 (S.947), SECTION 1, eff April 4, 2022.
Effect of Amendment
2022 Act No. 126, SECTION 1, in the first sentence, inserted ", instruction offered by an entity described in Section 33-49-160(A) that is providing instruction to employees of its member organizations," following "part of the curriculum", and made a nonsubstantive change.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 56-23-20
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 56-23-20 cover?
Section 56-23-20 ("Certain courses exempt.") 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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