South Carolina § 58-15-1140 - Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
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§ 58-15-1140. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Each act done in violation of such Act to Regulate Commerce, its amendments or orders of said commission, and each separate failure to obey the same or discrimination, preference, or overcharge to each separate person shall constitute, both as to the railroad company offending or such officers, agents, or employees, separate offenses hereunder and render the corporation or person offending liable to successive indictments and punishment therefor.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 58-764; 1952 Code SECTION 58-764; 1942 Code SECTION 1714; 1932 Code SECTION 1714; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 659; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 684; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 488; 1897 (22) 448; 2006 Act No. 318, SECTION 103, eff May 24, 2006.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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