South Carolina § 56-5-5920 - Article not applicable to certain vehicles.
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§ 56-5-5920. Article not applicable to certain vehicles.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to vehicles housed or protected from the elements, those classified as antiques and registered pursuant to Sections 56-3-2210 and 56-3-2220, those exempted from registration pursuant to Section 56-3-120, those vehicles reported as stolen in accordance with Section 56-5-5900, unless any such vehicle presents an immediate safety or health hazard or constitutes a nuisance.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-490.32; 1974 (58) 2103; 1996 Act No. 459, SECTION 209.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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