South Carolina § 58-13-740 - Penalties.
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§ 58-13-740. Penalties.
A person who knowingly violates, causes, or permits the violation of any provision of this article, or knowingly transports, causes, or permits the transportation of any explosive compound in any manner other than in conformity with the rules made by the commission, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-614; 1952 Code SECTION 58-614; 1942 Code SECTION 8390; 1932 Code SECTION 8390; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 4938; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 3243; Civ. C. '02 SECTION 2152; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 663; G. S. 1506; R. S. 1705; 1882 (17) 830; 1935 (39) 25; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 84, eff January 1, 1994.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58-13-740 ("Penalties.") 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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