Penalties.

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-59-200
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A person who knowingly violates the provisions of this article or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1962 Code SECTION 56-1545.43; 1974 (58) 1949; 1990 Act No. 595, SECTION 15; 1993 Act No. 72, SECTION 9; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 937; 1976 Code SECTION 40-59-130.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c059.phpFetched: 10/17/2026

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