S.C. Code Ann. § 23-35-45 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 35 / Section 23-35-45
SECTION 23-35-45. Use of pyrotechnic materials indoors; regulation.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter or in any other provision of law prohibits the use of pyrotechnic materials inside any enclosed entertainment or assembly area before proximate audiences when the indoor pyrotechnics are used in accordance with Standard 1126 of the National Fire Protection Association entitled "Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience", 1992 edition. The State Fire Marshal Division of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation is designated as the agency responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing the provisions of this section, including the promulgation of necessary regulations. The State Fire Marshal Division also may establish fees which may be charged on a per performance or other basis to offset the cost of enforcing the provisions of this section, such fees to be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the establishment where the indoor pyrotechnics shall be used.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-600 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 8 / Section 23-31-600
SECTION 23-31-600. Retired personnel; identification cards; qualifications for carrying concealed weapon.
Status: in_force

(A) For purposes of this section: (1) "Identification card" is a photographic identification card complying with 18 U.S.C. Section 926C. (2) "Qualified retired law enforcement officer" shall have the same meaning as in 18 U.S.C. Section 926C. (B) An agency or department within this State may comply with 18 U.S.C. Section 926C, by issuing an identification card to any qualified retired law enforcement officer. If the agency or department currently issues credentials to active law enforcement officers, the agency or department may comply with the requirements of this section by issuing the same credentials to qualified retired law enforcement officers. If the same credentials are issued, then the agency or department must stamp the credentials with the word "RETIRED". (C)(1) Subject to the limitations of subsection (E), a qualified retired law enforcement officer may carry a concealed weapon in this State if the qualified retired law enforcement officer possesses an identification card along with a certification that the qualified retired law enforcement officer has, not less recently than one year before the date the individual is carrying the firearm, met the standards established by the agency for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry a firearm of the same type as the concealed firearm. (2) The firearms certification required by this subsection may be reflected on the identification card or may be in a separate document carried with the identification card. (D) The restrictions contained in Section 23-31-220 are applicable to a person carrying a concealed weapon pursuant to this section. Carrying a concealed weapon into the residence or dwelling place of another person is prohibited without the expressed permission of the owner or person in legal control or possession of the premises, as appropriate. (E) The agency or department must provide the qualified retired law enforcement officer with the opportunity to qualify to carry a firearm under the same standards for training and qualification for active law enforcement officers to carry firearms. However, the agency or department, as provided in 18 U.S.C. Section 926C, may require the qualified retired law enforcement officer to pay the actual expenses of the training and qualification. Editor's Note 2024 Act No. 111, SECTIONS 1 and 24, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the 'South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2024'." "SECTION 24. No provision in this act should be construed as the General Assembly discouraging responsible gun ownership; and the General Assembly, in fact, encourages all gun owners to pursue and receive appropriate gun safety training before carrying a firearm or weapon." Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 228, SECTION 1, rewrote subsections (A), (B), (C)(1), and (E). 2024 Act No. 111, SECTION 13, rewrote (D).
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-175 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 23-3-175
SECTION 23-3-175. Inspection for purpose of locating stolen vehicle or investigating titling or registration of wrecked or dismantled vehicle.
Status: in_force

The State Law Enforcement Division Vehicle Theft Unit is authorized to inspect a junkyard, scrap metal processing facility, salvage yard, repair shop, licensed business buying, selling, displaying, or trading new or used motor vehicles or parts of motor vehicles, parking lots, and public garages, or a person dealing with salvaged motor vehicles or parts of them. The physical inspection must be conducted while an employee or owner of the facility is present and must be for the purpose of locating stolen motor vehicles or investigating titling or registration of motor vehicles wrecked or dismantled.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-28-100 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 28 / Section 23-28-100
SECTION 23-28-100. Uniforms and equipment.
Status: in_force

The uniforms and equipment issued by the political entity shall remain the property of the entity but, in the discretion of the chief, may be entrusted to the care and control of the reserves. Reserves shall wear uniforms which shall identify them as law enforcement officers. However, in the discretion of the chief, a reserve may wear plain clothes or another uniform that is consistent with his duties as a law enforcement officer. Handguns, if issued, shall be of a caliber approved by the chief. Effect of Amendment The 2007 amendment deleted "political" preceding "entity" in the first sentence and made nonsubstantive language changes throughout. The 2008 amendment added the third sentence relating to wearing plain clothes.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-49-90 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 49 / Section 23-49-90
SECTION 23-49-90. Resources under command of local authority during an emergency.
Status: in_force

All fire and rescue resources requested and received under the South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization Plan shall be under the command of the local authority having jurisdiction during an emergency until such resources are released.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-1010 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 10 / Section 23-31-1010
SECTION 23-31-1010. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this article: (1) "Adjudicated as a mental defective" means a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that a person, as a result of marked subnormal intelligence, mental illness, mental incompetency, mental condition, or mental disease: (a) is a danger to himself or to others; or (b) lacks the mental capacity to contract or manage the person's own affairs. The term includes: (a) a finding of insanity by a court in a criminal case; and (b) those persons found incompetent to stand trial or found not guilty by reason of lack of mental responsibility pursuant to Articles 50a and 72b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. Sections 850(a) and 876(b). (2) "Committed to a mental institution" means a formal commitment of a person to a mental institution by a court of competent jurisdiction. The term includes a commitment to a mental institution involuntarily, and a commitment to a mental institution for mental defectiveness, mental illness, and other reasons, such as drug use. The term does not include a person in a mental institution for observation or a voluntary admission to a mental institution. (3) "Mental institution" includes mental health facilities, mental hospitals, sanitariums, psychiatric facilities, and other facilities that provide diagnoses by licensed professionals of mental retardation or mental illness, including a psychiatric ward in a general hospital.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-350 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 23-9-350
SECTION 23-9-350. Enactment of ordinance providing for building and inspection code required.
Status: in_force

No city or town may enjoy any benefits under this article unless it has passed a suitable ordinance approved by the State Fire Marshal providing a building and inspection code for the proper erection and inspection of all buildings in the city or town so as to eliminate, as far as may be possible, the danger of fires arising from defective construction or the presence and existence of inflammable and combustible material and conditions.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-33-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 33 / Section 23-33-10
SECTION 23-33-10. "Missile" defined.
Status: in_force

A "missile," as contemplated by this chapter, shall be defined as any object or substance hurled through the air by the use of gunpowder or any other explosive substance whether purchased by the individual or compounded from chemicals.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-17-40 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-17-40
SECTION 23-17-40. Official misconduct for remaining in contempt after attachment.
Status: in_force

If any sheriff shall be attached for contempt for failing to execute or return final process in any civil suit or for not paying over to the party entitled thereto money which has come into his hands as sheriff and shall remain in contempt for the space of thirty days after such attachment is ordered, he shall be guilty of official misconduct and shall be liable to be proceeded against by indictment and, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not exceeding one thousand dollars and imprisonment not exceeding one year and be removed from office. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to deprive any such sheriff of his right to appeal from any order against him for a contempt, nor shall the provisions of this section be taken to apply during the pendency of such appeal, nor until such an appeal has been finally dismissed.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-15-120 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-15-120
SECTION 23-15-120. Coroner to serve or execute process on sheriff in certain circumstances.
Status: in_force

If the sheriff shall be a party plaintiff or defendant in any judicial process, execution, warrant, summons or notice to be served or executed within his county, the coroner shall serve or execute such process, execution, warrant, summons or notice. In the discharge of such duties he shall incur such liabilities as would by law attach to their performance by the sheriff himself.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-220 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 23-9-220
SECTION 23-9-220. Duties and responsibilities.
Status: in_force

The State Arson Control Program, which must be implemented on July 1, 1984, has the following duties and responsibilities: (1) The investigation of all fires involving state-owned property. (2) Investigations directed by the Governor. (3) The investigation of fires where there is a request from a municipal or county official.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-370 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 23-9-370
SECTION 23-9-370. Membership in South Carolina State Firemen's Association required; supervision of operation of building and inspection code.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of supervision and inspection and as a guaranty that the provisions of this article are administered as herein set forth, every fire department enjoying the benefits of this article must be a member of the South Carolina State Firemen's Association. The association may supervise and inspect the operation of the ordinance required in this article to be passed in each of the several towns and cities enjoying the benefits of this article.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-33-40 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 33 / Section 23-33-40
SECTION 23-33-40. Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined not more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days or both, in the discretion of the court.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-45 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23-9-45
SECTION 23-9-45. Fire equipment dealer licenses and permits; proof of training; fees.
Status: in_force

(A) An applicant for a Class A, B, C, D, or E fire equipment dealer license or permit, or both, shall provide proof of a current manufacturer's training certificate for each type of preengineered fire extinguishing system and meet additional fire and life safety requirements as set forth in regulation. However, if the applicant can provide proof of a current manufacturer's training certificate for at least one type of preengineered fire extinguishing system, the applicant may submit a sworn affidavit for each additional type of preengineered fire extinguishing system for which a license or permit, or both, is requested. (B) The affidavit shall attest to the applicant's ability to obtain the proper manufacturer's installation and maintenance manuals and provide testament that all installations and maintenance shall be performed in compliance with the manufacturer's installation and maintenance manuals and codes adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council. Any violation of the affidavit is grounds for the revocation of the fire equipment dealer license or the fire equipment permit, or both. (C) The State Fire Marshal is authorized to charge a license fee for all classes of fire equipment licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal and a permit fee for all classes of fire equipment permits issued by the State Fire Marshal. Fees may be set by regulation not more than once each two years and must be based upon the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter and must give due regard to the time spent by division personnel in performing duties. The qualifications and requirements of licensees and permittees shall be contained in regulation. Effect of Amendment The 2006 amendment designated the first two sentences as subsection (A), the third and fourth sentences as subsection (B), and the fifth sentence as subsection (C); in subsection (B), in the first sentence deleted "manufacturer's parts and" preceding "provide" and "complete" preceding "compliance" and added the final clause starting with ", and in complete compliance with"; and, in subsection (C), in the first sentence deleted "of one hundred dollars" following "license fee" and "of twenty-five dollars" following "permit fee" and added the second and third sentences relating to fees. 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 6, rewrote the section, providing for the issuance of additional classes of licenses and permits and providing certain requirements.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-25 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23-9-25
SECTION 23-9-25. Volunteer Strategic Assistance and Fire Equipment Program; purpose; administration of grants.
Status: in_force

(A) It is the purpose of this section to create the "Volunteer Strategic Assistance and Fire Equipment Program" (V-SAFE) within the Division of the State Fire Marshal. (B) This section is contingent upon the General Assembly appropriating funds for the offering of grants to eligible volunteer and combination fire departments for the purpose of protecting local communities and regional response areas from incidents of fire, hazardous materials, terrorism, and to provide for the safety of volunteer firefighters. (C)(1) As contained in this section: (a) "Fire department" means a public or governmental sponsored organization providing fire suppression activities with a minimum of a Class 9 rating from the Insurance Services Office; (b) "Volunteer fire department" means a fire department whose personnel serve for no compensation or are paid on a per-call basis; and (c) "Combination fire department" means a fire department with both members who are paid and members who serve as volunteer firefighters. (2) Volunteer fire departments and combination fire departments with a staffing level that is at least fifty percent volunteer are eligible to receive grants pursuant to this section. A fire department that receives a grant must comply with the firefighter registration provisions of Act 60 of 2001 and sign the statewide mutual aid agreement with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. (D) An eligible fire department may be awarded only one grant annually. (E) The grant money received by a fire department must be used for the following purposes: (1) fire suppression equipment; (2) self-contained breathing apparatus; (3) portable air refilling systems; (4) hazardous materials spill leak detection, repair, and recovery equipment; (5) protective clothing and equipment; (6) new and used fire apparatus; (7) emergency response vehicles; (8) training; (9) rescue equipment; (10) medical equipment; (11) decontamination equipment; (12) safety equipment; (13) real properties or improvements thereto including upgrades and rehabilitations; and (14) communications equipment. (F)(1) The State Fire Marshal shall administer the grants in conjunction with a peer-review panel. (2) The peer-review panel shall consist of nine voting members who shall serve without compensation. Seven members must be fire chiefs from each of the seven regions of the State as defined by the State Fire Marshal. The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee shall appoint fire chiefs from Regions 1, 2, and 7. The Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee shall appoint fire chiefs from Regions 3, 4, and 6. The Governor shall appoint one fire chief from Region 5 and one fire chief from the State at large. The State Fire Marshal also shall serve as a member. The President of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association shall serve as a nonvoting member and chairman of the committee. The peer-review panel shall act as an oversight panel and act to ensure compliance, relevance, and adherence to the prescribed intent of the grants as set forth in this section. The peer-review panel shall have the authority to establish funding priorities, by consensus, for each grant cycle, based on its assessment of the greatest needs of the South Carolina Fire Service, and within the purposes established in this section. Funding priorities shall be communicated through an annual Notice of Funding Opportunity, which shall accompany the announcement of the grant application period. (3) An applicant for grant money must submit justification for their project that provides details regarding the project and the project's budget. Applicants that falsify their application, or misrepresent their organization in any material manner, shall have their applications deemed ineligible and referred to the Attorney General for further action, as the Attorney General deems appropriate. (4) The project period for any award grant shall be twelve months from the date of the award. Any equipment purchased with the grant must meet all mandatory regulatory requirements, as well as, all state, national, and Department of Homeland Security adopted standards. Award recipients must agree to: (a) perform, within the designated period of performance, all approved tasks as outlined in the application; (b) retain grant files and supporting documentation for three years after the conclusion and close out of the grant or any audit subsequent to close out; (c) ensure all procurement actions are conducted in a manner that provides, to the maximum extent possible, open and free competition. In doing so, the recipient must follow its established procurement law when purchasing vehicles, equipment, and services with the grant. If possible, the recipient must obtain at least two quotes or bids for the items being procured and document the process used in the grant files. Sole-source purchasing is not an acceptable procurement method except in circumstances allowed by law; (d) submit a performance report to the peer-review panel six months after the grant is awarded. If a grant's period of performance is extended for any reason, the recipient must submit performance reports every six months until the grant is closed out. At grant closeout, the recipient must report how the grant funding was used and the benefits realized from the award in a detailed final report. An accounting of the funds also must be included; (e) Any fire department that fails to submit the required progress and close-out reports shall be deemed ineligible for future grants until the required reports are submitted and for a period of no less than one grant cycle. Any fire department that is found to have fraudulently expended funds or misrepresented how the funds were utilized will be referred to the Attorney General for further action; and (f) make grant files, books, and records available, if requested by any person, for inspection to ensure compliance with any requirement of the grant program. (5) A recipient that completes the approved scope of work prior to the end of the performance period, and still has grant funds available, may: (a) use the greater of one percent of their award amount or three hundred dollars to continue or expand, the activities for which they received the award without submitting an application to amend the grant request; (b) use excess funds to create or expand, a fire or injury prevention program. Excess funds above the amounts discussed in subitem (a) must be used for fire or injury prevention activities or returned to the program. In order to use excess funds for fire or injury prevention activities, a recipient must submit an amendment to its grant. The amendment request must explain fire or injury prevention efforts currently underway within the organization, where the use of excess funds would fit within the existing efforts, the target audience for the fire or injury prevention project and how this audience was identified, and how the effectiveness of the requested fire or injury prevention project will be evaluated; (c) use a combination of subitems (a) and (b); (d) submit an application to the peer-review panel to amend the grant request to redirect funds to another eligible project; or (e) return excess funds to the program. To return the excess funds, a recipient must close out its award and state in the final performance report that the remaining funds are not necessary for the fulfillment of grant obligations. The recipient also must indicate that it understands that the funds will be unavailable for future expenses. (6) The State Fire Marshal shall: (a) develop a grant application package utilizing the established guidelines; (b) establish and market a written and electronic version of the grant application package; (c) provide an annual report of all grant awards and corresponding chartered fire department purchases to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and the Governor; (d) provide all administrative support to the peer-review panel; (e) provide a grants web page for electronic applications; and (f) determine the annual maximum amount of grant funding an eligible fire department may receive based on the total amount of grant funding received divided by the total number of eligible fire departments. (G) Two percent of these funds may be awarded to the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association annually for the express purpose of establishing and maintaining a recruitment and retention program for volunteer firefighters. The association must apply for the grant to the peer-review panel. (H) Up to three percent of these funds must be retained by the State Fire Marshal for the express purpose of funding costs associated with the administration of the program. (I) The State Fire Marshal has the authority to receive and distribute to eligible fire departments all grant funds according to this section. (J) Grant funds that are not distributed may be carried forward to the next fiscal year to be used for the same purposes. Effect of Amendment 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 3, in (F), in (2), added the last two sentences, and made nonsubstantive changes. 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 4, added (H). 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 13, rewrote the section.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-310 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 23-3-310
SECTION 23-3-310. Improper release of information; penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly and wilfully releases, or authorizes the release of, any data, information, or records maintained or possessed by the MPIC to any agency, entity, or person other than as specifically permitted by this article or in violation of any regulation promulgated by the MPIC is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment of not less than thirty days nor more than ninety days, or both.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-550 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 7 / Section 23-13-550
SECTION 23-13-550. Rights, powers, and duties.
Status: in_force

Any such deputy sheriff: (1) Shall have, do and exercise all the rights, duties and powers prescribed by law for constables or magistrates and such powers as are usually exercised by marshals and policemen of towns and cities; (2) Shall also act as a conservator of the peace; (3) Shall take into custody and carry before the nearest magistrate any person who may, in his view, engage in riotous conduct or violation of the peace, refusing upon his command to desist therefrom; (4) Shall arrest any person who may, in his view, commit any felony or misdemeanor and carry him before a court of competent jurisdiction; and (5) Shall execute any and all criminal process from magistrates' courts.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-35-175 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 35 / Section 23-35-175
SECTION 23-35-175. Fireworks, zones; discharge prohibited agreements; posting of notice.
Status: repealed

(A) As used in this section: (1) "Fireworks" means ICC Class C Common Fireworks as defined and enumerated Section 23-35-10. (2) "Fireworks Prohibited Zone" means property designated through the processes in this section as an area in which fireworks are prohibited from being knowingly and wilfully discharged. (3) "Local governing body" means the governing body of a county or municipality. (4) "Managing authority" means a governing board of a condominium association. (5) "Subject property" means the property controlled by the owner, lessee, or managing authority for which a Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement has been filed. (B) It is unlawful to knowingly and wilfully discharge fireworks from, in, or into a Fireworks Prohibited Zone. A person who knowingly and wilfully discharges fireworks from, in, or into a Fireworks Prohibited Zone is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished: (1) for a first offense by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days; and (2) for a second and subsequent offense by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days. (C) An owner, a lessee, or managing authority of real property may establish a Fireworks Prohibited Zone by: (1) filing a Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement with the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the subject property; and (2) posting at least two signs or placards in conspicuous locations on the subject property. These signs or placards must be posted to be visible from any street or thoroughfare the subject property abuts and any public land sharing a common boundary with the subject property. The signs or placards must measure not less than twelve inches by twelve inches and bear the following inscription: "DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED" In addition to the inscription, the signs or placards must identify the subject property for which the Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement has been filed and, if applicable, any adjoining public property to which the local governing body has extended the Fireworks Prohibited Zone as provided in this section. (D) The Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement must be in the following form: DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED AGREEMENT DATE:_ ADDRESS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: _ _ NAME OF SUBJECT PROPERTY (IF COMMERCIAL): _ _ PROPERTY BOUNDARIES OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: _ _ _ _ I, _________, the undersigned, being the owner, lessee, or managing authority of the above described subject property, establish for my period of ownership, occupancy, or authority over the subject property a Fireworks Prohibited Zone for the subject property and, if applicable, any adjoining public property to which the local governing body has extended the Fireworks Prohibited Zone. By filing this agreement, I request that the applicable law enforcement agency enforce the prohibition of the discharge of fireworks on said subject property and, if applicable, any adjoining public property to which the local governing body has extended the Fireworks Prohibited Zone to the fullest extent of the law. I acknowledge that this Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement exists only for the time period that I own, lease, or manage the subject property, or until I rescind the agreement, whichever occurs first. I agree to post two signs or placards measuring not less than twelve inches by twelve inches in conspicuous locations on the subject property. The signs or placards must: (1) identify the subject property and, if applicable, any adjoining public property to which the local governing body has extended the Fireworks Prohibited Zone, and (2) bear the following inscription: "DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED" _ OWNER, LESSEE, OR MANAGING AUTHORITY _ WITNESS (E)(1) If authorized by a decision of the local governing body as provided in this subsection, an owner, lessee, or managing authority that has filed a Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement with a local law enforcement agency may extend the Fireworks Prohibited Zone beyond the subject property: (a) to the low-water mark of all oceanic bodies of water adjoining the subject property; (b) to the center line of any street or thoroughfare that abuts the subject property; or (c) onto any public land sharing a common boundary with the subject property for a distance not to exceed five hundred feet. (2) The owner, lessee, or managing authority must apply for the extension in the office of the local governing body on the following form: APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF FIREWORKS PROHIBITED ZONE DATE:_ ADDRESS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: _ _ NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: _ _ _ I,_________, the undersigned, am the owner, lessee, or managing authority of the above described subject property for which a Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement was filed with the ____________ law enforcement agency on __________. I am attaching with this application a copy of the Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement. I have circled the following applicable description of the public property onto which I request the zone to be extended: (a) to the low-water mark of all oceanic bodies of water adjoining the subject property; (b) to the center line of any street or thoroughfare that abuts the subject property; or (c) onto any public land sharing a common boundary with the subject property for a distance not to exceed five hundred feet. Below I have briefly described the public property onto which this application proposes to extend the fireworks prohibited zone: _ _ _ _ If authorized by a decision of the local governing body to extend the Fireworks Prohibited Zone, I agree to identify the subject property and extended public property included in the Fireworks Prohibited Zone on two signs or placards measuring not less than twelve inches by twelve inches posted in conspicuous locations on the subject property. _ OWNER, LESSEE, OR MANAGING AUTHORITY _ WITNESS (3) A local governing body may provide by ordinance for additional information to be included in the application. The local governing body must not require a fee for this application. (4) In considering whether a Fireworks Prohibited Zone may be extended onto public property as provided in item (1), the local governing body must: (a) schedule a public hearing within a reasonable time from which the application is made; (b) give fifteen days' public notice of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the community; and (c) receive testimony from interested persons, their agents, or their attorneys at the public hearing. (5) No later than five calendar days following the public hearing, the local governing body must issue a written decision, including all findings of fact and rationales upon which the determination is made, concerning whether the Fireworks Prohibited Zone is to be extended. If the local governing body authorizes the extension of a Fireworks Prohibited Zone, the local governing body's decision must be filed by the owner, lessee, or managing authority with the Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement for the subject property at the local law enforcement agency. (F) A local governing body or local law enforcement agency is authorized to post appropriate signs or placards indicating the location of Fireworks Prohibited Zones in areas where contiguous properties have filed a Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement. (G) A person may be prosecuted pursuant to the provisions of this section only if the subject property of the Fireworks Prohibited Zone is posted as required by this section. (H) Unless restricted or prohibited by a lease or contract, a lessee may establish a Fireworks Prohibited Zone and apply for an extension of the zone onto public property as provided in this section during the time of the lease. (I) A Discharge of Fireworks Prohibited Agreement exists only: (1) during the ownership, lease, or authority of the person filing the agreement; or (2) until the owner, lessee, or managing authority rescinds the agreement by withdrawing the documentation filed with the local law enforcement agency. If the subject property is no longer established as a Fireworks Prohibited Zone, any extension by a local governing body of the Fireworks Prohibited Zone to public property is unenforceable. (J) The provisions of this section do not apply to a professional fireworks display show or demonstration that has been permitted or licensed to operate by the local governing body or has been authorized to operate as provided by law. (K) Nothing in this section is designed to abrogate any civil remedies available under statutory or common law. Editor's Note Section 23-35-10, referenced in subsection (A)(1), was repealed by 2010 Act No. 196, SECTION 2. 2010 Act No. 196, SECTION 1, enacted new SECTION 40-56-20 which provides definitions for Chapter 56, Title 40, State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-240 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 4 / Section 23-31-240
SECTION 23-31-240. Persons allowed to carry concealable weapons anywhere in the State.
Status: in_force

(A) Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this article, the following persons who possess a valid permit pursuant to this article may carry a concealable weapon anywhere within this State: (1) active Supreme Court justices; (2) active judges of the court of appeals; (3) active circuit court judges; (4) active family court judges; (5) active masters-in-equity; (6) active probate court judges; (7) active magistrates; (8) active municipal court judges; (9) active federal judges; (10) active administrative law judges; (11) active solicitors and assistant solicitors; (12) active workers' compensation commissioners; (13) the Attorney General and assistant attorneys general; (14) active county clerks of court; and (15) active public defenders and assistant public defenders. (B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (A), public defenders and assistant public defenders may not carry a concealable weapon into a local or state correctional facility. Editor's Note 2021 Act No. 66, SECTION 1, provides as follows: "SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the 'Open Carry With Training Act'." 2024 Act No. 111, SECTIONS 1 and 24, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the 'South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2024'." "SECTION 24. No provision in this act should be construed as the General Assembly discouraging responsible gun ownership; and the General Assembly, in fact, encourages all gun owners to pursue and receive appropriate gun safety training before carrying a firearm or weapon." Effect of Amendment 2021 Act No. 66, SECTION 11, in the first undesignated paragraph, deleted ", when carrying out the duties of their office" from the end, made nonsubstantive changes in (11) and (12), and added (13). 2024 Act No. 111, SECTION 18, inserted the (A) designator, and in (A), added (14) to (15), and made nonsubstantive changes; and added (B).
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-41-50 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 41 / Section 23-41-50
SECTION 23-41-50. Violations.
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall intentionally or knowingly refuse to release any information requested pursuant to this chapter. (b) No person shall fail to hold in confidence information required to be held in confidence by this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-33-30 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 33 / Section 23-33-30
SECTION 23-33-30. Exemptions from application of chapter.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the firing or discharge of missiles by any agency of the Federal or State government, to small firearms or to fireworks now authorized by law.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-4-20 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 23-4-20
SECTION 23-4-20. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (A) "Committee" means the Governor's Committee on Criminal Justice, Crime and Delinquency. (B) "Advisory Council" means the Juvenile Justice Advisory Council. (C) "J.P.C." means the Judicial Planning Committee. (D) "Office" means the Division of Public Safety Programs, Office of the Governor. (E) "Criminal justice system and agencies" shall encompass all state, local, and private nonprofit agencies and organizations involved in law enforcement including line police agencies, adult and juvenile corrections, adult and juvenile courts, prosecution and defense, as well as private eleemosynary organizations of professional or citizen membership involved in the system including organizations directly related to crime and delinquency prevention.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-20-60 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 20 / Section 23-20-60
SECTION 23-20-60. Waiver of requirement for written agreement.
Status: in_force

The Governor, upon the request of a law enforcement authority or in his discretion, may by executive order, waive the requirement for a written agreement for law enforcement services required by this chapter during a natural disaster or other emergency affecting public safety. Effect of Amendment 2016 Act No. 222, SECTION 1, substituted "written agreement" for "written contractual agreement".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-37-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 37 / Section 23-37-10
SECTION 23-37-10. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in this section: (a) "Safety glazing material" means any glazing material, such as tempered glass, laminated glass, wire glass or rigid plastic, which meets the test requirements of the American National Standards Institute Standard (ANSI Standard) Z-97.1-1972, and which are so constructed, treated, or combined with other materials as to minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries resulting from human contact with the glazing material. (b) "Hazardous locations" means those structural elements, glazed or to be glazed, in residential buildings and other structures used as dwellings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and public buildings, known as interior and exterior commercial entrance and exit doors and the immediately adjacent flat fixed glazed panels, sliding glass door units including the fixed glazed panels which are part of such units, storm or combination doors, shower and bathtub enclosures, primary residential entrance and exit doors and the fixed or operable adjacent sidelites, whether or not the glazing in such doors, panels and enclosures is transparent. (c) "Residential buildings" means buildings such as homes and apartments used as dwellings for one or more families or persons. (d) "Other structures used as dwellings" means buildings such as mobile homes, manufactured or industrialized housing and lodging homes. (e) "Commercial buildings" means buildings such as wholesale and retail stores and storerooms, and office buildings. (f) "Industrial buildings" means buildings such as factories. (g) "Public buildings" means buildings such as hotels, hospitals, motels, dormitories, sanitariums, nursing homes, theatres, stadiums, gymnasiums, amusement park buildings, schools and other buildings used for educational purposes, museums, restaurants, bars, correctional institutions, places of worship, and other buildings of public assembly. (h) "Commercial entrance and exit door" means a hinged, pivoting, revolving, or sliding door which is glazed or to be glazed and used alone or in combination with other doors (other than doors covered by item (j) of this section), on interior or exterior walls of a commercial, public or industrial building as a means of passage, ingress or egress. (i) "Fixed flat glazed panels immediately adjacent to entrance or exit doors" means the first fixed flat glazed panel on either or both sides of interior or exterior doors, forty-eight inches or less in width, the nearest vertical edge of which is located within six feet horizontally of the nearest vertical edge of the door. (j) "Sliding glass door units" means an assembly of glazed or to be glazed panels contained in an overall frame, installed in residential buildings and other structures used as dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings, and so designed that one or more of the panels is movable in a horizontal direction to produce or close off an opening for use as a means of passage, ingress or egress. (k) "Storm or combination door" means a door which is glazed or to be glazed, and used in tandem with a primary residential or commercial entrance and exit door to protect the primary residential or commercial entrance or exit door against weather elements, and to improve indoor climate control. (l) "Shower enclosure" means a hinged, pivoting, or sliding door and fixed panels which are glazed or to be glazed and used to form a barrier between the shower stall and the rest of the room area. (m) "Bathtub enclosure" means a sliding, pivoting, or hinged door and fixed panels which are glazed or to be glazed and used to form a barrier between the bathtub and the rest of the room area. (n) "Primary residential entrance and exit door" means a door (other than doors covered by item (j) of this section) which is glazed or to be glazed and used in an exterior wall of a residential building and other structures used as dwellings, as a means of ingress or egress. (o) "Glazing" means the act of installing and securing glass or other glazing material into prepared openings in structural elements such as doors, enclosures, and panels. (p) "Glazed" means the accomplished act of glazing.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-4-220 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 23-4-220
SECTION 23-4-220. Duties of council.
Status: in_force

The advisory council shall advise the committee and the office on all matters referred to it relevant to juvenile justice; shall participate in the development of the juvenile justice component of the State's comprehensive plan; shall recommend priorities for the improvement of juvenile justice services and shall offer technical assistance to state and local agencies in the planning and implementation of programs for the improvement of juvenile justice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-1010 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 12 / Section 23-3-1010
SECTION 23-3-1010. National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact ratified; State Law Enforcement Division to administer.
Status: in_force

(A) In order to facilitate the authorized interstate exchange of criminal history information for noncriminal justice purposes including, but not limited to, background checks for the licensing and screening of employees and volunteers under the National Child Protection Act of 1993, and to implement the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact, 42 U.S.C. Section 14616, the General Assembly approves and ratifies the compact. (B) The State Law Enforcement Division is the repository of criminal history records for purposes of the compact and must do all things necessary or incidental to carry out the compact. (C) The Chief of SLED, or his designee, is the state's compact officer and must administer the compact within the State. SLED may adopt rules and establish procedures for the cooperative exchange of criminal history records between the State and federal government and between the State and other party states for use in noncriminal justice cases. (D) The state's ratification of the compact remains in effect until legislation is enacted which specifically renounces the compact pursuant to Article IX of 42 U.S.C. Section 14616. (E) The compact and this section do not affect or abridge the obligations and responsibilities of SLED under other provisions of law and do not alter or amend the manner, direct or otherwise, in which the public is afforded access to criminal history records under state law.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-191 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 23-6-191
SECTION 23-6-191. Physical examination costs.
Status: in_force

The Department may pay the cost of physical examinations for department personnel who are required to receive physical examinations prior to or after receiving a law enforcement commission.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-430 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 5 / Section 23-13-430
SECTION 23-13-430. Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The jurisdiction of such a deputy sheriff shall extend over the property controlled by such fair association, amusement company, circus, political meeting, camp meeting or other such concern.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-40 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 23-3-40
SECTION 23-3-40. Recordation and classification of fingerprints taken in criminal investigations.
Status: in_force

All sheriff's and police departments in South Carolina shall make available to the Criminal Justice Records Division of the State Law Enforcement Division for the purpose of recordation and classification all fingerprints taken in criminal investigations resulting in convictions. The State Law Enforcement Division shall pay for the costs of such program and prepare the necessary regulations and instructions for the implementation of this section.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-70 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23-70
SECTION 23-23-70. Certificates to be issued to certain officers appointed as chiefs and certain retired law enforcement officers.
Status: repealed

(A) A retired law enforcement officer with twenty years or more law enforcement experience who subsequently serves as a magistrate or municipal judge of this State and is or has been appointed chief of a municipal department by the governing body thereof must be issued a certificate as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Section 23-23-60 if that person completes the legal course for Class I certified officers taught by the academy. This provision applies to a retired law enforcement officer of this State with twenty years or more law enforcement experience whose certificate has lapsed due to a three-year break in service who subsequently is appointed chief of a municipal department by the governing body thereof. (B) A retired South Carolina law enforcement officer must be issued a certificate pursuant to Section 23-23-60, authorizing him to serve as a certified law enforcement officer, if the officer meets the following qualifications at the time of application: (1) the officer must have been retired pursuant to Section 9-11-60 or 9-11-70 for not more than ten years, except that the council may certify an officer who has been retired for more than ten years if the officer provides evidence satisfactory to the director that he has received law enforcement training and experience sufficient to qualify him to serve as a certified law enforcement officer; (2) within the previous three years, the officer must have completed a legal course and all other training programs for certified officers mandated by law and taught by the academy; and (3) the officer must have maintained a constable commission during his retirement, without interruption. (C) A retired federal law enforcement officer must be issued a certificate pursuant to Section 23-23-60, authorizing him to serve as a certified law enforcement officer, if the officer provides evidence satisfactory to the director that he has received law enforcement training and experience sufficient to qualify him to serve as a certified law enforcement officer. Editor's Note Section 9-11-70, referenced in subsection (B)(1), was repealed by 2012 Act No. 278. Effect of Amendment The 2008 amendment, in subsections (A), (B), and (C), substituted "Section 23-23-60" for "Section 23-6-440". 2014 Act No. 225, SECTION 1, in subsections (A) and (B)(2), substituted "academy" for "Criminal Justice Academy"; and in subsection (B)(1), substituted "council" for "department".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-420 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-420
SECTION 23-3-420. Promulgation of regulations.
Status: in_force

The State Law Enforcement Division shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this article.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-100 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23-100
SECTION 23-23-100. Compliance orders; penalties.
Status: in_force

(A) All public law enforcement agencies are required to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Whenever the director finds that any public law enforcement agency is in violation of any provision of this chapter, or any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the director shall notify the public law enforcement agency of the violation and of the public law enforcement agency's duty to comply with the provision and/or regulation. This notification shall be sent to the public law enforcement agency head via certified U.S. Mail or delivered by hand. The agency must come into compliance within thirty days. (B) If after thirty days the public law enforcement agency has failed to come into compliance, the director, at the direction of the council, shall issue an order requiring the public law enforcement agency to comply with the provision or regulation. This order may include a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation per day the agency is not in compliance or is found in violation. Any public law enforcement agency against which a civil penalty is invoked by the director may appeal the decision to the court of common pleas of the county where the public law enforcement agency is located. (C) If the public law enforcement agency has failed to comply with the director's order, the director shall either bring a civil action for injunctive relief or a civil enforcement action for failure to comply with the order in the court of common pleas of the county where the public law enforcement agency is located. Violation of any court order issued pursuant to this section must be considered in contempt of the issuing court and punishable as provided by law. (D) If the imposition of civil fines fails to bring a law enforcement agency into compliance with the provisions of this chapter, regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or an order authorized in this chapter, the council is authorized to temporarily hold in abeyance the law enforcement certification of every law enforcement officer employed or appointed by the noncompliant law enforcement agency until such time as the council deems the agency to be in compliance with the minimum standards or a motion for injunctive relief is settled. An individual whose law enforcement certification has been held in abeyance by the council is not authorized to enforce the laws or ordinances of this State or any political subdivision thereof. An individual who has had his law enforcement certification held in abeyance as a result of a noncompliant law enforcement agency shall not be prohibited from regaining law enforcement certification if he is subsequently employed or appointed by a compliant law enforcement agency, provided he is otherwise qualified to be certified. Further, in the event the council holds law enforcement certifications in abeyance at a noncompliant law enforcement agency, no law enforcement officer shall go without his or her regular pay, compensation, and benefits. Any records for the certification hold for the individual officer must be expunged by the council within thirty days of the termination of the hold after full compliance by the agency or the employment by another agency. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 225, SECTION 1, reenacted this section with no apparent change. 2022 Act No. 218, SECTION 6, rewrote the section.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-50-45 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 50 / Section 23-50-45
SECTION 23-50-45. Admissibility of evidence; disclosure to criminal defendant; release of protected or privileged information communication.
Status: in_force

(A) Except as otherwise provided by this section, evidence of privileged communications, protected information, and protected identities is not admissible in a civil proceeding unless good cause is shown to the court. (B) In a criminal proceeding, the State or another prosecuting authority must provide the defendant with any information obtained via crimestoppers as required by Rule 5 of the South Carolina Rules of Criminal Procedure, Brady, or any other law or rule governing the disclosure of information to criminal defendants. (C) In a civil matter pending in the court of common pleas, the plaintiff may seek release of the protected information or privileged communication by motion to the court of common pleas having jurisdiction. Protected information and privileged communications may not be released for matters pending in any civil courts other than the court of common pleas. The plaintiff may seek release of protected information or privileged communication by showing good cause to the court of common pleas. (D) When a request is made for the release of protected information or a privileged communication in a civil proceeding: (1) the court may issue an order requiring the privileged communication or protected information to be turned over to the court. The court shall conduct an in camera inspection of materials provided to determine whether good cause for use in the civil proceeding has been shown; (2) the court will provide the evidence to the parties in a form that does not disclose a protected identity, unless deemed necessary. The court may issue such additional protective orders as it deems appropriate; and (3) the court shall return to the council or crimestoppers organization the materials that are produced but not disclosed. The council or crimestoppers organization shall store the materials at least until the first anniversary of the following appropriate date: (a) the date of expiration of the time for all direct appeals in a criminal case; or (b) the date a plaintiff's right to appeal in a civil case is exhausted. (E) Nothing contained in this section creates a duty for a crimestoppers organization or the council to maintain records in a form that identifies a privileged identity.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-490 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-490
SECTION 23-3-490. Public inspection of offender registry.
Status: in_force

(A) Information collected for the offender registry is open to public inspection, and must be made available on the Internet or by other electronic means. (B) A sheriff or SLED must release information regarding persons required to register under this article to a member of the public if the request is made in writing, or via electronic means on a form prescribed or utilized by SLED. The sheriff must provide the person making the request with the full names of the registered sex offenders, any aliases, any other identifying physical characteristics, each offender's date of birth, the home address on file, the offense for which the offender was required to register pursuant to Section 23-3-430, and the date, city, and state of conviction. A photocopy of a current photograph must also be provided. The sheriff may provide to a newspaper with general circulation within the county a listing of the registry for publication. A sheriff or SLED who provides the offender registry for publication or a newspaper which publishes the registry, or any portion of it, is not liable and must not be named as a party in an action to recover damages or seek relief for errors or omissions in the publication of the offender registry; however, if the error or omission was done intentionally, with malice, or in bad faith the sheriff or newspaper is not immune from liability. (C) A person may request on a form prescribed by SLED a list of registered sex offenders residing in a city, county, or zip code zone or a list of all registered sex offenders within the State from SLED. A person may request information regarding a specific person who is required to register under this article from SLED. SLED shall provide the person making the request with the full names of the requested registered sex offenders, any aliases, any other identifying physical characteristics, each offender's date of birth, the home address on file, the offense for which the offender was required to register pursuant to Section 23-3-430, and the date, city, and state of conviction. The State Law Enforcement Division may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost of copying and distributing sex offender registry lists as provided for in this section. These funds must be used for the sole purpose of offsetting the cost of providing sex offender registry lists. (D) Nothing in subsection (A) prohibits a sheriff from disseminating information contained in subsection (A) regarding persons who are required to register under this article if the sheriff or another law enforcement officer has reason to believe the release of this information will deter criminal activity or enhance public safety. The sheriff shall notify the principals of public and private schools, and the administrator of child day care centers and family day care centers of any offender whose address is within one-half mile of the school or business. (E) For purposes of this article, information on a person adjudicated delinquent in family court for an offense listed in Section 23-3-436, and who is required to register under this article, must be made available to the public in accordance with the following provisions: (1) If a person has been adjudicated delinquent for committing a Tier III offense, information must be made available to the public pursuant to subsections (A), (B), and (C). (2) Information shall only be made available, upon request, to victims of or witnesses to the offense, public or private schools, child day care centers, family day care centers, businesses or organizations that primarily serve children, women, or vulnerable adults, as defined in Section 43-35-10(11), for persons adjudicated delinquent for committing any other offenses requiring registration. (3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dissemination of all registry information to law enforcement. (F) For purposes of this section, use of computerized or electronic transmission of data or other electronic or similar means is permitted. Editor's Note 2022 Act No. 221, SECTION 8, provides as follows: "SECTION 8. This act is retroactive and shall apply to any resident of this State who currently is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 3, Title 23, and who meets the requirements set forth in the act." Effect of Amendment The 2010 amendment added subparagraph (D)(1)(h), relating to trafficking in persons. The 2012 amendment substituted "16-3-655(A)" for "16-3-655(1)" in subsection (D)(1)(c); substituted "16-3-655(B)" for "16-3-655(2) and (3)" in subsection (D)(1)(d); and in subsection (D)(2)(D), substituted "criminal sexual conduct with minors, third degree (Section 16-3-655(C))" for "committing or attempting lewd act upon child under sixteen (Section 16-15-140)". 2015 Act No. 7, SECTION 6.E, in (D)(1)(h), substituted "16-3-2020" for 16-3-930". 2022 Act No. 221, SECTION 6, rewrote the section, providing that information contained in the registry may be made available by electronic means and eliminating certain restrictions placed on the release of this information.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-550 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 23-9-550
SECTION 23-9-550. Fire marshal duties.
Status: in_force

(A) The State Fire Marshal shall: (1) ensure that the laws of this State governing gaseous and liquefied hydrogen at a hydrogen facility are executed faithfully; (2) require conformance with fire prevention and protection standards based on nationally recognized standards prescribed by law or regulation for the prevention of fire and the protection of life and property; (3) develop training and certification requirements a county or municipal official must satisfy to grant a permit to a hydrogen facility through a delegation of the State Fire Marshal's authority under Section 23-9-540, subject to the limits in subsection (B) of this section; (4) develop minimum requirements for the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storing, handling, and dispensing hydrogen at a facility. These requirements must: (a) reasonably be necessary to protect the health, welfare, and safety of the public and a person using these materials; and (b) substantially conform to the generally accepted standards of safety concerning hydrogen; (5) impose at least semi-annual random inspections of a facility licensed under this article to determine the hydrogen's value for fueling and the facility's safety; and (6) promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the requirements of this article. (B) When a codes and standards organization certified by the American National Standards Institute develops a standard procedure for training and certifying a county or municipal official to permit to a hydrogen facility, the State Fire Marshal may adopt this procedure.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-200 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 23-6-200
SECTION 23-6-200. Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article: (1) "Former law enforcement officer" means: (a) an officer who was previously commissioned by the Governor and who during his law enforcement career worked for the department; (b) an officer who was commissioned by the Governor, and whose agency, office, or unit was transferred to the department pursuant to governmental restructuring, including former retired officers; (c) an officer who was previously commissioned by the Governor whose agency, office, or unit was transferred to the department pursuant to governmental restructuring or any subsequent restructuring, including former retired officers; or (d) other formerly commissioned law enforcement officers or retired officers in good standing from any law enforcement agency, state constables, or volunteer state constables serving without compensation whose appointment is certified by the State Law Enforcement Division as having completed the requisite training to maintain an active commission. (2) "Department of Public Safety Special Constable" means a commission authorized by the department for a former law enforcement officer as defined in (1). (3) "Director" means the chief administrative officer of the Department of Public Safety. (4) "Department" means Department of Public Safety.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-49-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 49 / Section 23-49-10
SECTION 23-49-10. Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Firefighter Mobilization Act of 2000".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-240 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 23-6-240
SECTION 23-6-240. Authority to carry pistols.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, constables who have received the required training shall be authorized by the director to carry pistols on and about their persons unless otherwise restricted by the director in writing. However, the director, after hearing and for cause, may deny such privilege to any constable pursuant to this section who is guilty of using his pistol at any time in a manner inconsistent with accepted law enforcement procedures as determined by the director or who has been convicted of any crime for which a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year may be imposed. The term "conviction" shall include a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-4-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 23-4-10
SECTION 23-4-10. Legislative findings.
Status: in_force

The General Assembly finds that the increasing incidence of crime threatens the peace, security and general welfare of the State and its citizens. To prevent crime, to insure the maintenance of peace and good order, and to assure the greater safety of the people, it is necessary for law enforcement, judicial administration and corrections to be better coordinated, intensified and made more effective at all levels of government.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-15-140 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-15-140
SECTION 23-15-140. Badges for sheriffs and deputy sheriffs.
Status: in_force

(A) The purpose of this section is to provide for uniformity among sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and to aid the public in identifying a sheriff and deputy sheriff. (B) A badge that consists of or incorporates the shape of a five-pointed or six-pointed star with a replica of the Great Seal of South Carolina inscribed in its center is the official badge to be worn by all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs throughout the State. (C) It is unlawful for a person who is not a sheriff or deputy sheriff to present himself as such by wearing or presenting the official badge described in subsection (A). (D) A person who violates the provisions of this section, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned not more than thirty days.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-43-70 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 43 / Section 23-43-70
SECTION 23-43-70. Publication of standards.
Status: in_force

The council shall have printed all regulations prescribing standards for modular building units, and they must be furnished upon request to the public.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-43-170 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 43 / Section 23-43-170
SECTION 23-43-170. Certification by other states.
Status: in_force

(A) If the council finds that the standards for the manufacture and inspection of modular building units prescribed by statute or rules and regulations of another state, or other governmental agency, meet the objectives of this chapter and applicable regulations and are enforced satisfactorily by the other state, or other governmental agency, or by their agents, the council shall enter into product reciprocity with and accept modular building units which have been certified by the other state or governmental agency. The standards of another state are not considered to be satisfactorily enforced unless the other state provides for notification to the council of suspensions or revocations of approvals issued by the other state. (B) The council shall suspend or revoke, or cause to be suspended or revoked, its acceptance or certification, or both, of certified modular building units if it determines that the standards for the manufacture and inspection of the modular building units of another state or other governmental agency do not meet the objectives of this chapter and applicable regulations, or that the standards are not being enforced to the satisfaction of the council. Notice of the suspension or revocation must be in writing with the reasons set forth. Appeals from suspension or revocations must receive timely review. (C) If another state or governmental agency or its agent suspends or revokes its approval or certification, the acceptance or certification, or both, granted under this section must be suspended or revoked accordingly. (D) The council shall cooperate with similar authorities in other jurisdictions and with nationally recognized codes and standards organizations in developing mutually acceptable methods and procedures for testing, evaluating, approving, and inspecting modular building units and otherwise encouraging their production and acceptance.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-49-20 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 49 / Section 23-49-20
SECTION 23-49-20. Firefighter Mobilization Oversight Committee.
Status: in_force

There is created the South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization Oversight Committee, to be comprised of the following persons: (1) the State Fire Marshal; (2) the State Emergency Management Division Director of the Adjutant General's Office; (3) the State Forester; (4) a county emergency management division coordinator appointed by the Governor upon consideration of the written recommendations of the Emergency Management Association for a term of three years; (5) the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division or his designee; and (6) six fire prevention and control personnel appointed by the Governor upon consideration of the written recommendations of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association for three-year terms, three of whom shall serve initial terms of two years, and three of whom shall serve initial terms of three years; thereafter, all fire prevention and control personnel shall serve three-year terms. The Executive Director of the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the committee. Effect of Amendment The 2013 amendment inserted "(5) the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division or his designee" and made other nonsubstantive changes.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-4-520 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 4 / Article 9 / Section 23-4-520
SECTION 23-4-520. Duties of office.
Status: in_force

The office in conjunction with the Governor's Committee on Criminal Justice, Crime and Delinquency has the duties: (A) In cooperation with other agencies, to collect and disseminate information concerning crime and criminal justice for the purpose of assisting the General Assembly and of enhancing the quality of criminal justice at all levels of government in this State; (B) To analyze South Carolina's activities in the administration of criminal justice and the nature of the problems confronting it and to make recommendations and to develop comprehensive plans of action for the improvement of criminal justice for crime and delinquency control and related matters for consideration and implementation by the appropriate agencies of state and local government. In developing such plans, the office shall draw upon the planning capabilities of other agencies such as the Judicial Department, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Youth Services, the Office of the Attorney General and the State Law Enforcement Division; (C) To advise and assist law enforcement agencies in the State to improve their law enforcement systems and their relationship with other agencies and the statewide system; (D) To act as the state planning agency under the "Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act" of 1968 (Public Law 90-351); (E) To do all things necessary to apply for, qualify for, accept, and distribute state, federal, or other funds made available or allotted under Public Law 90-351 and under any other law or program designed to improve the administration of criminal justice, court systems, law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile delinquency programs and related fields; (F) To conduct evaluation studies on the programs and activities assisted through the office.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-440 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 23-9-440
SECTION 23-9-440. Special provisions affecting boards of trustees of firemen's insurance and inspection fund applicable to certain cities.
Status: in_force

In cities which have adopted the provisions of Title 61 of the 1962 Code of Laws of South Carolina, the provisions of Sections 23-9-410 to 23-9-430 are subject to the provisions of Title 61.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-1-170 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 1 / Section 23-1-170
SECTION 23-1-170. Use of out-of-state license plates for certain purposes.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a law enforcement agency may, for the purpose of conducting undercover narcotic or vice investigations or surveillance operations, temporarily equip vehicles registered and licensed in this State with out-of-state license plates.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-65 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23-9-65
SECTION 23-9-65. Automatic fueling clips on self-service gasoline dispensers permitted.
Status: in_force

Automatic fueling clips on self-service gasoline dispensers that are permitted in the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 30A, 1987 Edition, are permitted to be used in this State. The Division of the State Fire Marshal shall promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-24-30 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 24 / Section 23-24-30
SECTION 23-24-30. Liability of public employer for off-duty acts.
Status: in_force

Off-duty work performed by law enforcement officers shall not be considered as work done within the scope of his employment and no public service district, municipality, county, state, or any of its political subdivisions shall be liable for acts performed by off-duty law enforcement officers as permitted by this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-85 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23-85
SECTION 23-23-85. Establishment of required minimum standards for all law enforcement agencies; punitive actions.
Status: in_force

(A) The council shall establish required minimum standards for all law enforcement agencies. The standards must include, but are not limited to, policies regarding: (1) the use of force and response to resistance by law enforcement officers. The policy must establish standards limiting officers to force that is objectively reasonable based on the totality of the circumstances involved. The policy must prohibit the use of chokeholds and carotid restraints as less lethal force options; (2) uniform vehicle pursuit standards and the use of lethal options during pursuit; (3) an officer's duty to intervene in the actions of other observed officers; (4) hiring and terminating practices; (5) mandatory and uniform post basic academy field training; (6) uniform implementation and the use of body-worn cameras; (7) the use of "no knock" warrants; (8) the establishment, implementation, or continuation of systems and processes for filing and investigating complaints, including anonymous complaints, against the law enforcement agency or an employee of the law enforcement agency. The council shall require law enforcement agencies to have a written directive, which must be made available to the public, that delineates how complaints can be made, the investigative process of such complaints, and a maximum timeframe for the resolution of the complaint. All substantiated complaints must be reported to the council through standardized forms as promulgated by the council; and (9) the establishment, implementation, or continuation of an early warning system that identifies, assesses, reviews, and tracks at-risk behavior of employees and requires intervention where appropriate. (B) For the purposes of this section, "at-risk behavior" is defined as behavior or action that increases the risk of injury to an employee or to others, that could constitute a civil rights violation, or that could result in the law enforcement agency losing public support and confidence. Examples of "at-risk behavior" shall include, but are not limited to, repeated uses of force, at-fault traffic accidents, repeated founded complaints, improper vehicle pursuits, repeated violations of agency policy or procedures, excessive use of leave, excessive Workers' Compensation Claims, or documented substandard performance. (C) The council shall have the authority to take punitive action against any law enforcement agency that refuses to comply with standards issued pursuant to this section, including civil fines, as described in Section 23-23-100. (D) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or prohibit law enforcement agencies from adopting policies that exceed the minimum standards adopted by the council.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-400 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 6 / Section 23-31-400
SECTION 23-31-400. Definitions; unlawful use of firearm; violations.
Status: in_force

(A) As used in this article: (1) "Use a firearm" means to discharge a firearm. (2) "Serious bodily injury" means a physical condition which creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ. (B) It is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to use a firearm in this State. (C) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (B) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than two thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than two years. (D) This article does not apply to persons lawfully defending themselves or their property.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-320 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 5 / Section 23-31-320
SECTION 23-31-320. Application of article, exceptions.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall not apply to the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the United States, the National Guard, and organizations authorized by law to purchase or receive machine guns, military firearms, or sawed-off shotguns or sawed-off rifles, from the United States or from this State and the members of such organizations. Any peace officer of the State or of any county or other political subdivision thereof, state constable, member of the highway patrol, railway policeman or warden, superintendent, head keeper or deputy of any state prison, penitentiary, workhouse, county jail, city jail, or other institution for the detention of persons convicted or accused of crime or held as witnesses in criminal cases or person on duty in the postal service of the United States or any common carrier while transporting direct to any police department, military, or naval organization or person authorized by law to possess or use a machine gun, or sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle, may possess machine guns, or sawed-off shotguns or sawed-off rifles, when required in the performance of their duties. Nor shall the provisions hereof be construed to apply to machine guns, or sawed-off shotguns or sawed-off rifles, kept for display as relics and which are rendered harmless and not usable. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any manufacturer of machine guns or military firearms licensed pursuant to the provisions of 18 U. S. C. Section 921 et seq., nor to any common or contract carrier transporting or shipping any machine guns or military firearms to or from such manufacturer if the transportation or shipment is not prohibited by federal law. Any such manufacturer shall furnish to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division the serial numbers of all machine guns or military firearms manufactured by it within thirty days of such manufacture and shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 23-31-340 for noncompliance.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-24-50 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 24 / Section 23-24-50
SECTION 23-24-50. Notice to agency concerning off-duty employment.
Status: in_force

Uniformed police officers performing private jobs during their off duty hours shall be required to notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of the place of employment, the hours to be worked and the type of employment.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-43-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 43 / Section 23-43-10
SECTION 23-43-10. Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as The South Carolina Modular Buildings Construction Act.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-11-40 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-11-40
SECTION 23-11-40. Vacancies in office.
Status: in_force

(A) If any vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff in any county of this State less than one year prior to the next general election for county sheriffs, the Governor may appoint some suitable person who must be an elector of the county and who, upon qualifying, according to law, is entitled to enter upon and hold the office until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the election and is subject to all the duties and liabilities incident to the officer during the term of his service in the office. (B) If any vacancy occurs in the office more than one year prior to the next general election for county sheriffs, the Governor shall appoint some suitable person as provided in subsection (A) until a special election is held to elect a sheriff to hold the office until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the next general election for county sheriffs. (C) If any vacancy occurs in the office at any time and is created by suspension by the Governor upon any sheriff's indictment, the Governor shall appoint some suitable person, as provided for in subsection (A), to hold the office until the suspended sheriff is acquitted, or the indictment is otherwise disposed of, or until a sheriff is elected and qualifies in the next general election for county sheriffs, whichever event occurs first. (D) The chief deputy or second-in-command of the sheriff's office shall act as sheriff until the vacancy is filled, except in the case when a vacancy occurs as a result of an indictment, where the vacancy will be filled as provided in Section 23-11-50. While acting as sheriff, the chief deputy or second-in-command is subject to the duties and liabilities incident to the office of sheriff.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-235 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 4 / Section 23-31-235
SECTION 23-31-235. Sign requirements.
Status: in_force

(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, any requirement of or allowance for the posting of signs prohibiting the carrying of a concealable weapon, whether concealed or openly carried, upon any premises shall only be satisfied by a sign expressing the prohibition in both written language interdict and universal sign language. (B) All signs must be posted at each entrance into a building where carrying of a concealable weapon is prohibited and must be: (1) clearly visible from outside the building; (2) eight inches wide by twelve inches tall in size; (3) contain the words "NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ALLOWED" in black one-inch tall uppercase type at the bottom of the sign and centered between the lateral edges of the sign; (4) contain a black silhouette of a handgun inside a circle seven inches in diameter with a diagonal line that runs from the lower left to the upper right at a forty-five-degree angle from the horizontal; (5) a diameter of a circle; and (6) placed not less than forty inches and not more than sixty inches from the bottom of the building's entrance door. (C) If the premises where concealable weapons are prohibited does not have doors, then the signs contained in subsection (A) must be: (1) thirty-six inches wide by forty-eight inches tall in size; (2) contain the words "NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS ALLOWED" in black three-inch tall uppercase type at the bottom of the sign and centered between the lateral edges of the sign; (3) contain a black silhouette of a handgun inside a circle thirty-four inches in diameter with a diagonal line that is two inches wide and runs from the lower left to the upper right at a forty-five degree angle from the horizontal and must be a diameter of a circle whose circumference is two-inches wide; (4) placed not less than forty inches and not more than ninety-six inches above the ground; (5) posted in sufficient quantities to be clearly visible from any point of entry onto the premises. (D) Nothing in this section prevents a public or private employer or owner of a business from posting a sign regarding the prohibition or allowance on those premises of concealable weapons, whether concealed or openly carried, which may be unique to that business. Editor's Note 2021 Act No. 66, SECTION 1, provides as follows: "SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the 'Open Carry With Training Act'." 2024 Act No. 111, SECTIONS 1 and 24, provide as follows: "SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the 'South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act of 2024'." "SECTION 24. No provision in this act should be construed as the General Assembly discouraging responsible gun ownership; and the General Assembly, in fact, encourages all gun owners to pursue and receive appropriate gun safety training before carrying a firearm or weapon." Effect of Amendment 2021 Act No. 66, SECTION 5, in (A) and (B), inserted ", whether concealed or openly carried," following "concealable weapon"; made a nonsubstantive change in (C); and added (D). 2024 Act No. 111, SECTION 12, in (B), substituted "where carrying of a concealable weapon is prohibited and must be" for "a concealable weapon permit holder is prohibited from carrying a concealable weapon, whether concealed or openly carried, and must be" and made a nonsubstantive change.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-17-130 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-17-130
SECTION 23-17-130. Liability of sureties.
Status: in_force

The return of nulla bona on any execution against the sheriff shall not be necessary before legal resort may be had against his sureties or any of them. There shall be liability to contribution among the sureties aforesaid in case of joint suretyship.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-155 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23-9-155
SECTION 23-9-155. Installation of smoke detectors; liability; promulgation of regulations.
Status: in_force

Every dwelling unit within an apartment house having no fire protection system must be provided with an approved listed smoke detector, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and listing. The smoke detector must be mounted on the ceiling or wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving access to each group of rooms used for sleeping purposes. Where the dwelling unit contains more than one story, detectors are required on each story including cellars and basements, but not including uninhabitable attics. In dwelling units with split levels, a smoke detector must be installed only on the upper level, if the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level, except that if there is a door between levels then a detector is required on each level. Detectors must be connected to a sounding device or other detector to provide an alarm which must be audible in the sleeping areas. Smoke detectors must be listed and meet the installation requirements of National Fire Protection Association Standard 72A and National Fire Protection Association Standard 74. If the smoke detector malfunctions, and the malfunctioning is caused by the tenant's intentional or negligent act, the landlord is not liable for damage caused by the malfunctioning of the device if the fire causing the damage is not the result of the landlord's intentional or negligent act. If the smoke detector malfunctions, and the malfunctioning is caused by the negligent production of the device, the landlord is not liable for damage caused by the malfunctioning if the landlord had no knowledge of the defective condition and exercised reasonable care in the acquisition and installation of the device, and if the fire causing the damage is not the result of the landlord's intentional or negligent act. The Division of the State Fire Marshal shall promulgate regulations to carry out the provisions of this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this section shall take effect one year after approval by the Governor.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-115 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 23-3-115
SECTION 23-3-115. Fees for criminal record searches; charitable organizations; school districts.
Status: in_force

(A) The State Law Enforcement Division shall charge and collect a fee of twenty-five dollars for each criminal record search conducted pursuant to regulations contained in Subarticle 1, Article 3, Chapter 73 of the Code of Regulations. All revenue generated up to an amount of four million four hundred sixty-one thousand dollars collected from the criminal record search fee must be deposited to the general fund of the State; any revenue generated above this amount shall be collected, retained, expended, and carried forward by the State Law Enforcement Division for agency operations. The sale or dissemination of the criminal history record database maintained by the State Law Enforcement Division is prohibited. The individual sale of individual criminal history records by the State Law Enforcement Division is not affected. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, criminal history record information, including arrest history, may be disseminated in accordance with regulations regardless of whether a corresponding judicial finding or disposition is part of the record. (B) The fee allowed in subsection (A) is fixed at eight dollars if the criminal record search is conducted for a charitable organization, a bona fide mentor, or for the use of a charitable organization. An organization that is authorized to receive the reduced fee shall not charge the volunteer, mentor, member, or employee more than eight dollars or any additional fee that is not required by the State Law Enforcement Division. All criminal record searches conducted pursuant to this subsection must be for a volunteer, mentor, member, or employee performing in an official capacity of the organization and must not be resold. The division shall develop forms on which a mentor or charitable organization shall certify that the criminal record search is conducted for the use and benefit of the charitable organization or mentor. For purposes of this subsection, the phrase "charitable organization" means: (1) an organization which has been determined to be exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; (2) a bona fide church, including an institution such as a synagogue or mosque; (3) an organization which has filed a statement of registration or exemption under the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, Chapter 56, Title 33; or (4) local parks and recreation volunteers through a commission, municipality, county, or the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. (C) The fee allowed in subsection (A) is waived if the criminal record search is conducted on a substitute teacher on behalf of a school district. Effect of Amendment The 2008 amendment rewrote this section. The 2010 amendment added subsection (C) related to waiver of fee for criminal record search. 2014 Act No. 187, SECTION 1, in subsection (B), added the second and third sentences, and rewrote paragraph (4).
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-45 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23-45
SECTION 23-23-45. 911 telecommunicators training.
Status: in_force

(A) Beginning January 1, 2025, all 911 telecommunicators that provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions shall be required to be trained, utilizing the most current nationally recognized cardiovascular care guidelines, in high-quality T-CPR. The instruction shall incorporate recognition protocols for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), compression-only CPR instruction for callers, and continuous education which must be completed on an annual basis. (B) All agencies within this State employing 911 telecommunicators that provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions shall be responsible for providing the instruction specified in subsection (A). (C) The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy shall establish a procedure for monitoring adherence by telecommunicators and their employing agencies to the requirements set forth in subsection (A) and penalizing agencies for noncompliance, as described in Section 23-23-100. (D) Neither telecommunicators that provide dispatch for emergency medical conditions who have completed the training specified in subsection (A) nor the State or the agency, political subdivision, or governmental entity employing such telecommunicators shall be liable for any civil damages for any personal injury arising from the provision of CPR instructions to 911 callers except acts or omissions amounting to gross negligence, recklessness, or wilful, wanton, or intentional misconduct. Any civil cause of action for damages arising from the provision of T-CPR instructions and brought against the State, an agency, a political subdivision, or a governmental entity and its employee acting within the scope of his official duty must be brought pursuant to the South Carolina Tort Claims Act, Chapter 78, Title 15.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-270 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 3 / Section 23-13-270
SECTION 23-13-270. Extension of jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

When any industrial corporation controls and operates more than one industrial plant in any county in this State or when more than one industrial plant in the same county is controlled and operated by allied or affiliated corporations or corporations which are under the same general management or are under the same general stock ownership and the sheriff appoints a deputy sheriff under the terms of this article for any industrial community and locality in any such chain or series, the sheriff may give any such deputy sheriff additional jurisdiction under the terms of this article over any or all other communities or localities of such chain or series, but such additional jurisdiction shall not become effective until the sheriff shall have made such appointment in writing naming all of the communities and localities in which such appointee is given jurisdiction.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-615 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 23-3-615
SECTION 23-3-615. Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this article: (A) "DNA sample" means the tissue, saliva, blood, or any other bodily fluid taken at the time of arrest from which identifiable information can be obtained. (B) "DNA profile" means the results of any testing performed on a DNA sample. (C) "DNA record" means the tissue or saliva samples and the results of the testing performed on the samples. Editor's Note 2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 4.A, provides as follows: "This SECTION may be cited as the 'South Carolina Protection from Violence Against Women and Children Act'." 2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 4.I, provides as follows: "This SECTION takes effect on January 1, 2009. However, the implementation of the procedures provided for in this SECTION is contingent upon the State Law Enforcement Division's receipt of funds necessary to implement these provisions. Until the provisions of this SECTION are fully funded and executed, implementation of the provisions of this SECTION shall not prohibit the collection and testing of DNA samples by the methods allowed prior to the implementation of this SECTION from persons convicted, adjudicated delinquent, or on probation or parole for those crimes listed in Section 23-3-620. Upon this SECTION taking effect, a South Carolina law enforcement agency, which has in its possession any DNA samples that have been included in the State DNA Database, immediately must destroy and dispose of the DNA samples in accordance with regulations promulgated by SLED pursuant to Section 23-3-640." 2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 7, provides as follows: "The provisions of Section 17-28-350 become effective upon the signature of the Governor. All other provisions become effective January 1, 2009. The enactment of these provisions prior to the effective date indicates the intent of the General Assembly that statewide laws or practices shall exist to ensure additional procedures for post-conviction DNA testing, and proper preservation of biological evidence connected to murder, rape, and nonnegligent homicide in order that application for available federal funds shall be made by the appropriate agencies and considered by the appropriate federal agencies prior to the effective date."
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-180 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 23-6-180
SECTION 23-6-180. Retention of Patrolmen's permanent records after death or retirement.
Status: in_force

The Department of Public Safety is directed to keep permanent records of all Highway Patrolmen who are killed in the line of duty or die in any other manner while actively employed as well as records of those who are retired.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-300 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 3 / Section 23-13-300
SECTION 23-13-300. Applicability of article.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall apply to any such industrial communities as are comprised of fifty persons or more, whether such persons are permanent or temporary inhabitants thereof.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-510 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 7 / Section 23-13-510
SECTION 23-13-510. Appointment and qualifications.
Status: in_force

Upon a written statement of the president, treasurer or other executive officer having the management of any park or place of amusement located in any county of this State directed to the sheriff of such county, setting forth that in his opinion the interests of the patrons of such park or place of amusement require special police supervision, the sheriff shall appoint as his deputy a discreet and suitable person, satisfactory to the president, treasurer or other executive officer of such park or other place of amusement requesting the appointment and whose salary shall be paid by the park or other place of amusement at the instance of whose president, treasurer or other executive officer the appointment is made, the amount to be fixed by contract with the company owning or operating such park or place of amusement, acting through its president, treasurer or other executive officer.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-70 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 1 / Section 23-13-70
SECTION 23-13-70. Duty to patrol county.
Status: in_force

The deputy sheriffs shall patrol the entire county at least twice a week by sections assigned to each by the sheriff, remaining on duty at night when occasion or circumstances suggest the propriety thereof to prevent or detect crime or to make an arrest. They shall always be on duty for not less than ten hours a day, except when granted occasional indulgences or leaves of absence by the sheriff. They shall frequent railroad depots, stores and other public places where people congregate, disorder is probable, vagrants may be loafing or alcoholic liquors may be sold, bartered or given away and they shall as often as practicable ride by houses that are off the public highways and in lonely parts of the county, especially such as are without male protectors, and shall use every means to prevent or detect, arrest and prosecute for breaches of the peace, drunkenness, using obscene language, boisterous conduct or discharging of firearms on the public highways or at any public place or gathering, carrying weapons contrary to law, gambling, vagrancy, setting out fire, violation of the game and fish laws, cruelty to animals or children, violation of the child labor laws, lynching and for the violation of every law which is detrimental to the peace, good order and morals of the community.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-410 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-410
SECTION 23-3-410. Registry.
Status: in_force

(A) The registry is under the direction of the Chief of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and shall contain information the chief considers necessary to assist law enforcement in the location of persons convicted of certain offenses. SLED shall develop and operate the registry to: collect, analyze, and maintain information; make information available to every enforcement agency in this State and in other states; and establish a security system to ensure that only authorized persons may gain access to information gathered under this article. (B) SLED shall include and cross-reference alias names in the registry.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-193 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 23-6-193
SECTION 23-6-193. Reimbursement for expenditures incurred during emergency.
Status: in_force

The department may collect, expend, retain, and carry forward all funds received from other state or federal agencies as reimbursement for expenditures incurred when personnel and equipment are mobilized and expenses incurred due to an emergency.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-47-55 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 47 / Section 23-47-55
SECTION 23-47-55. 911 charges.
Status: in_force

(A) For services for which a bill is rendered prior to the effective date of this act, for an exchange access facility that is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple voice and data transmissions, a subscriber is not liable to any person or entity for a different number of 911 charges than the subscriber has been billed for any such facility, and no service supplier is liable to any person or entity for billing, collecting, or remitting a different number of 911 charges for any such facility than is required by Section 23-47-50(A). (B) For services for which a bill is rendered prior to the effective date of this act, no subscriber is liable to any person or entity for a different 911 charge on VoIP service or VoIP service lines than the subscriber has been billed, and no service supplier is liable to any person or entity for billing, collecting, or remitting a different 911 charge on VoIP service or VoIP service lines than is required by Section 23-47-67, or both.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-330 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 5 / Section 23-31-330
SECTION 23-31-330. Machine gun or sawed-off shotgun or rifle, lawful possession, application and registration.
Status: in_force

(A) Every person permitted by Section 23-31-320 to possess a machine gun or sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle, and any person elected or appointed to any office or position which entitles the person to possess a machine gun or sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle, upon taking office, shall file with the State Law Enforcement Division on a blank to be supplied by the division on request an application which is properly sworn. The application must be approved by the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides or has his principal place of business and include the applicant's name, residence and business address, physical description, whether or not ever charged or convicted of any crime, municipal, state, or otherwise, and where, if charged, and when it was disposed of. The applicant shall also give a description including the serial number and make of the machine gun or sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle which he possesses or desires to possess. The State Law Enforcement Division shall file the application in its office. The division shall register the applicant together with the information required in the application in a book or index to be kept for that purpose, assign to him a number, and issue to him a card which shall bear the signature of the applicant and which he shall keep with him while he has the machine gun or sawed-off shotgun or sawed-off rifle in his possession. This registration must be made on the date application is received and filed with the division. The registration expires on December thirty-first of the year in which the license is issued. (B) No permit or registration required by the provisions of this section is required where weapons are possessed by a governmental entity which has a significant public safety responsibility for the protection of life or property.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-49-120 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 49 / Section 23-49-120
SECTION 23-49-120. Fire protection, control, and rescue equipment donations.
Status: in_force

(A) For purposes of this chapter, "fire protection, control, and rescue equipment" or "equipment" means, but is not limited to, a vehicle, a firefighting tool, protective gear, breathing apparatus, and any other tools or supplies commonly used or capable of use in fire prevention, firefighting, or fire rescue. (B) The South Carolina Forestry Commission and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Fire and Life Safety, may accept donations of new or used fire protection, control, and rescue equipment from individuals or organizations. Donated equipment accepted by the commission or department may be retained for use by the commission or department or distributed to county, municipal, or other fire departments in this State or to other state or local emergency service or rescue organizations. A fire department or other organization accepting donated breathing apparatus from the commission or department shall cause the breathing apparatus to be recertified according to the manufacturer's specifications by the manufacturer or a technician certified by the manufacturer before it is placed into service or used by the fire department or other organization. (C) A donor or donor organization acting in good faith when donating new or used equipment that is apparently fit for use by humans and for its intended purpose is not subject to criminal penalties or civil liability for death or injuries to persons or property arising from a disclosed defect in the equipment, from an unknown defect in the equipment, or from the condition of the donated equipment, unless the death or injury to persons or property is caused by gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the donor. Effect of Amendment 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 10, in (B), in the first sentence, inserted "and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Fire and Life Safety," following "Commission", and substituted "commission or department" for "commission" in three places.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-520 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 23-9-520
SECTION 23-9-520. Establishment of the South Carolina Hydrogen Permitting Program; purposes.
Status: in_force

There is established the South Carolina Hydrogen Permitting Program within the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The purposes of this program are to: (1) make hydrogen fuel easily accessible to the general public for retail purchase from multiple, convenient locations throughout the State in a manner similar to that used for dispensing gasoline and other fuels sold to power motor vehicles; (2) promote and protect public health, safety, and welfare; (3) promote a positive business environment for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry; and (4) demonstrate leadership as a progressive alternative energy state by ensuring that hydrogen and fuel cells are permitted on a consistent basis throughout the State and meet minimum standards of quality provided in the International Code Council's 2006 codes or the latest state-adopted version.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-538 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-538
SECTION 23-3-538. Certain sex offenders prohibited from operating or working for child-oriented businesses; definitions; penalties.
Status: in_force

(A) As contained in this section: (1) "Child-oriented business" means any business whose primary service includes the education, care, or entertainment of children including, but not limited to: a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, arcade, trampoline park, amusement park, public playground, or mobile food delivery whose primary business is the sale or delivery of ice cream or candy to children. (2) "Children's recreational facility" means a facility owned and operated by a city, county, or special purpose district used for the purpose of recreational activity for children under the age of eighteen. (3) "Daycare center" means an arrangement where, at any one time, there are three or more preschool-aged children, or nine or more school-aged children receiving childcare. (B) It is unlawful for a sex offender who has been convicted of any of the following offenses to operate, work for, be employed by, or volunteer for a child-oriented business: (1) criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree; (2) criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second degree; (3) assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct with a minor; (4) kidnapping a person under eighteen years of age; or (5) trafficking in persons of a person under eighteen years of age except when the court makes a finding on the record that the offense did not include a criminal sexual offense or an attempted criminal sexual offense. (C) If upon registration of a sex offender, or at any other time, a local law enforcement agency determines that a sex offender is in violation of this section, a law enforcement agency or a probation or parole agent must notify the sex offender of the violation. If a person who is required to register under this chapter continues to operate, be employed by, or volunteer for a child-oriented business after notice, the person, upon conviction, must be punished as follows: (1) for a first offense, the sex offender is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or fined not more than five hundred dollars, or both; (2) for a second offense, the sex offender is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be imprisoned not more than three years, or fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both; (3) for a third or subsequent offense, the sex offender is guilty of a felony and must be imprisoned for not more than five years, or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. (D) The owner of any business who knowingly employs a person in violation of this section after receiving notice by a member of law enforcement or other appropriate governmental agency shall be subject to a civil fine of up to one hundred dollars per day. Editor's Note 2022 Act No. 221, SECTION 8, provides as follows: "SECTION 8. This act is retroactive and shall apply to any resident of this State who currently is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 3, Title 23, and who meets the requirements set forth in the act."
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-17-50 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-17-50
SECTION 23-17-50. Additional penalty for failure of sheriff to pay over money after demand.
Status: in_force

If any sheriff, upon the demand of any plaintiff or his attorney, shall wilfully refuse to pay over any sum of money collected for such plaintiff within twenty-four hours, the sheriff so in default, besides being liable to rule and attachment, shall be liable also to pay to such plaintiff or his legal representative the sum withheld and interest thereon for the time he may withhold such sum after demand at the rate of five per cent per month. And if any regular deputy sheriff (in the absence of such sheriff), having such fund, shall refuse one day after demand to pay it over, the sheriff shall, for such default, be liable to the same penalties as are herein provided. But nothing herein contained shall apply to the detention of money on account of bona fide conflicting claims.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-17-90 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-17-90
SECTION 23-17-90. Illegal arrest.
Status: in_force

If any sheriff or deputy sheriff, without writ, warrant or process, shall summon anyone by arresting the person or attaching the goods to appear in any of the courts of this State, not having at that time any process to justify such summons, upon complaint thereof, on oath, such sheriff or deputy shall be liable to be punished for a contempt by either the court of common pleas or general sessions for his county. But nothing herein contained shall prevent the sheriff or his deputy from arresting any person for treason, felony or breach of the peace committed in his presence or from arresting any person for treason or felony upon probable and reasonable grounds.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-500 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 11 / Section 23-6-500
SECTION 23-6-500. South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council created; purpose.
Status: in_force

There is created a council to administer certain responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and coordinate certain activities between the department, the Office of the Attorney General, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and municipal and county law enforcement agencies. The council is to be known as the South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council. Effect of Amendment 2017 Act No. 96, Pt. II, SECTION 8.B, inserted "the Office of the Attorney General,".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-21-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 21 / Section 23-21-10
SECTION 23-21-10. Boards of police commissioners.
Status: in_force

The mayor and aldermen of any city of not less than twenty and not more than fifty thousand inhabitants may establish in such city a board of police commissioners, which shall consist of five members including the mayor, a majority of whom shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. With the exception of the mayor no member of such board shall be a member of the city council. The mayor shall serve on such board for a term coequal with his term of office, unless his office is sooner vacated by him, and until his successor is elected and qualified. The members of the board shall serve without compensation.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-49-70 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 49 / Section 23-49-70
SECTION 23-49-70. State and regional coordinators.
Status: in_force

The South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization Oversight Committee shall appoint the number of state and regional coordinators the committee considers necessary and sufficient for the execution of the South Carolina Firefighter Mobilization and Emergency Response Task Force Plan. A state coordinator shall be designated by the committee to be in overall charge of coordinating the state response for fire and rescue services. A regional coordinator is in overall charge of a region for the purpose of coordinating the regional response for fire and rescue services and must report directly to the state coordinator designated by the committee. The Office of State Fire Marshal shall provide administrative support as required by the Firefighter Mobilization Oversight Committee to perform its prescribed functions. The state coordinator shall report to the State Fire Marshal and provide administrative support to the Firefighter Mobilization Oversight Committee. Effect of Amendment The 2013 amendment inserted "and Emergency Response Task Force" in the first sentence, substituted "coordinating" for "managing" in the second and third sentences, and added the fourth and fifth sentences relating to the State Fire Marshall. SECTION 23-49-80. Information from the State Firefighters' Association The committee may request and utilize information regarding equipment, personnel, and other fire and rescue resources maintained by the South Carolina State Firefighters' Association. Effect of Amendment The 2013 amendment substituted "Firefighters'" for "Firemen's".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-47-20 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 47 / Section 23-47-20
SECTION 23-47-20. System requirements.
Status: in_force

(A)(1) The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office shall be responsible for creating, updating, and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan, including operating standards for a coordinated statewide 911 system to address changing technology, services, and operating efficiency and effectiveness. The standards must be developed and updated with comments and recommendations from the South Carolina 911 Advisory Committee, local officials, service providers, and the public. The plan must be approved by the board and may be amended as necessary. Service available through a local 911 system includes law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. Other emergency and emergency personnel services may be incorporated into the 911 system at the discretion of the local government being served by the system. Public safety agencies within a local government 911 system, in all cases, must be notified by the PSAP of a request for service in their area. Written guidelines must be established to govern the assignment of calls for assistance to the appropriate public safety agency. There must be written agreements among state, county, and local public safety agencies with concurrent jurisdiction for a clear understanding of which specific calls for assistance will be referred to individual public safety agencies. (2) The Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office may request written verification from PSAPs regarding compliance with current or updated standards and may develop policies to address noncompliance. (B)(1) A 911 system must include all of the territory of the local government, either county, municipality, or multi-jurisdictional government. A 911 system may be an enhanced 911 system until the board establishes NG9-1-1 or another subsequent system. (2) Public safety agencies that provide emergency service within the territory of a 911 system shall participate in the countywide system. Each PSAP must be operated twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. (C) At a minimum, the legacy 911 or NG9-1-1 systems implemented in South Carolina must include: (1) for legacy, a minimum of two lines from each serving telephone central office to the enhanced 911 tandem (controlling central office) and a minimum of two lines from the enhanced 911 tandem to the PSAP. For both legacy and NG9-1-1, the grade of service must have sufficient lines to ensure no more than one busy signal per one hundred calls; (2) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, equipment within the PSAP to connect the PSAP to all law enforcement, fire protection, and emergency medical or rescue agencies, as well as to emergency responders; (3) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, first priority to answering 911 calls; (4) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, electronic recording of all 911 calls that are retained for a minimum of sixty days; (5) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, immediate playback capability of all 911 calls; (6) for legacy, equipment connected by dedicated telephone lines to all adjacent PSAPs where there is a telephone exchange not covered by selective routing; (7) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, necessary physical security to minimize the possibility of intentional disruption of the operation. This includes equipment safeguards such as key fobs and biometrics as well as cyber security safeguards to prevent Denial of Service attacks and general "hacking" of systems; (8) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, standby emergency power to operate the PSAP during power failures; (9) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, written operational procedures; (10) for legacy and NG9-1-1, a minimum of one telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD) available in each PSAP; (11) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, capability to answer ninety-five percent of calls within fifteen seconds and ninety-nine percent in forty seconds; (12) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, coin-free dialing. Pay or coin telephones classified as such by a class of service code will be identified on the automatic location identification display in enhanced 911 systems; (13) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, contingency plans for rerouting or relocating the PSAP in the event of a disaster or equipment failures; (14) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, routing and capabilities to receive and process CMRS service and VoIP service capable of making 911 calls; (15) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, telecommunication operators or dispatchers trained, or certified by the Law Enforcement Training Council (Criminal Justice Academy). The Law Enforcement Training Council shall promulgate regulations to provide for this training and/or certification. Expense of the training must be paid by the local government by which that person is employed. The Law Enforcement Training Council is authorized to establish, collect, and retain a fee not to exceed actual costs for this training or certification, or both; (16) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, all 911 lines have both audio and visual indicators on incoming calls; (17) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, a public safety agency whose services are available on the 911 system must maintain a separate secondary backup number for emergency calls and a separate number for nonemergency telephone calls; (18) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, the primary published emergency number will be 911. The PSAP must have additional local telephone exchange service in addition to the 911 service. This nonemergency telephone number should be published directly below the "emergency dial 911" listing; (19) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, 911 is furnished for emergency reporting only. Nonemergency calls, whether by the general public or agency employees, should not be made to the 911 system; (20) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, a designated person or 911 office staffed by a sufficient number of personnel to maintain databases and 911 network; (21) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, an initial and continual plan for public education, which must include: (a) making the public aware 911 is available; (b) making the majority of emergency calls received on 911 rather than the seven-digit emergency number; (c) making the public aware of the definition of an emergency; (d) making the public aware of what is a nonemergency; (e) texting to 911 and other aspects of NG9-1-1 as they become available to the public; and (22) for NG9-1-1, the requirements contained in this section shall apply to all manner of devices capable of communicating requests for emergency assistance to PSAPs. (D) Enhanced 911 shall incorporate the following features: (1) for legacy, automatic location identification (ALI)—automatically displays the addresses of the calling telephone during the course of the emergency call at the PSAP; (2) for legacy, automatic number identification (ANI)—automatically displays the number of the caller's telephone at the PSAP; (3) for legacy, central office identification—when a PSAP serves more than one central office, dedicated lines or trunks are used to identify each central office; (4) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, called party hold—enables the PSAP to control the connection for confirmation and tracing of the call; (5) for both legacy and NG9-1-1, distinct tone—tone generated by equipment which alerts the PSAP personnel that the calling party has disconnected; (6) for legacy, selective routing—will automatically route calls from a predetermined geographical area to a PSAP serving that area regardless of municipal and wire center boundary alignments; and (7) for legacy, all enhanced 911 systems must be configured so as to disallow subsequent search of the address database. (E) All systems also must include applicable services identified in the strategic plan to ensure comprehensive and coordinated statewide operations in accordance with Section 23-47-20(A), including, but not limited to: (1) integration and standardization of local mapping data; and (2) aerial imagery services that will support the strategic plan and public safety on an on-going basis. Aerial imagery also may be shared for other local and state governmental purposes including, but not limited to, South Carolina Code of Regulations R117-1740.2.C.5. Effect of Amendment The 2006 amendment, in subparagraph (C)(15), in the first sentence substituted "Law Enforcement Training Council (Criminal Justice Academy)" for "Criminal Justice Academy Division of the Department of Public Safety", and in the second sentence substituted "Law Enforcement Training Council" for "Department of Public Safety". The 2008 amendment, in subparagraph (C)(15), substituted "South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy" for "Law Enforcement Training Council (Criminal Justice Academy)" in two places. The 2010 amendment, in subsection (C)(14), substituted "routing and capabilities to receive and process CMRS service and VoIP service capable of making 911 calls" for "capabilities to have cellular phones routed to 911". 2019 Act No. 60, SECTION 2, rewrote the section, providing that the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office is responsible for creating and updating a comprehensive strategic 911 and NextGen 9-1-1 system and revising the standards that govern the operation of those systems.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-4-710 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 4 / Article 11 / Section 23-4-710
SECTION 23-4-710. Compensation of members.
Status: in_force

The members of the committee, the advisory council and the J.P.C. shall receive no salary but shall be allowed the usual mileage, subsistence and per diem as authorized by law for commissions, committees and boards.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-535 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-535
SECTION 23-3-535. Limitation on places of residence of certain sex offenders; exceptions; violations; local government ordinances; school districts required to provide certain information.
Status: in_force

(A) As contained in this section: (1) "Children's recreational facility" means a facility owned and operated by a city, county, or special purpose district used for the purpose of recreational activity for children under the age of eighteen. (2) "Daycare center" means an arrangement where, at any one time, there are three or more preschool-age children, or nine or more school-age children receiving child care. (3) "School" does not include a home school or an institution of higher education. (4) "Within one thousand feet" means a measurement made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from the nearest portion of the property on which the sex offender resides to the nearest property line of the premises of a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground, whichever is closer. (B) It is unlawful for a sex offender who has been convicted of any of the following offenses to reside within one thousand feet of a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground: (1) criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree; (2) criminal sexual conduct with a minor, second degree; (3) assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct with a minor; (4) kidnapping a person under eighteen years of age; or (5) trafficking in persons of a person under eighteen years of age except when the court makes a finding on the record that the offense did not include a criminal sexual offense or an attempted criminal sexual offense. (C) This section does not apply to a sex offender who: (1) resided within one thousand feet of a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground before the effective date of this act; (2) resided within one thousand feet of a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground on property the sex offender owned before the sex offender was charged with any of the offenses enumerated in subsection (B); (3) resides within one thousand feet of a school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground as a result of the establishment of a new school, daycare center, children's recreational facility, park, or public playground; (4) resides in a jail, prison, detention facility, group home for persons under the age of twenty-one licensed by the Department of Social Services, residential treatment facility for persons under the age of twenty-one licensed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, or other holding facility, including a mental health facility; (5) resides in a homeless shelter for no more than one year, a group home for persons under the age of twenty-one licensed by the Department of Social Services, or a residential treatment facility for persons under the age of twenty-one licensed by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the site was purchased by the organization prior to the effective date of this act; (6) resides in a community residential care facility, as defined in Section 44-7-130(6); or (7) resides in a nursing home, as defined in Section 44-7-130(13). (D) If upon registration of a sex offender, or at any other time, a local law enforcement agency determines that a sex offender is in violation of this section, the local law enforcement agency must, within thirty days, notify the sex offender of the violation, provide the sex offender with a list of areas in which the sex offender is not permitted to reside, and notify the sex offender that the sex offender has thirty days to vacate the residence. If the sex offender fails to vacate the residence within thirty days, the sex offender must be punished as follows: (1) for a first offense, the sex offender is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than thirty days, or fined not more than five hundred dollars, or both; (2) for a second offense, the sex offender is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years, or fined not more than one thousand dollars, or both; (3) for a third or subsequent offense, the sex offender is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned for not more than five years, or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. (E) A local government may not enact an ordinance that: (1) contains penalties that exceed or are less lenient than the penalties contained in this section; or (2) expands or contracts the boundaries of areas in which a sex offender may or may not reside as contained in subsection (B). (F)(1) At the beginning of each school year, each school district must provide: (a) the names and addresses of every sex offender who resides within one thousand feet of a school bus stop within the school district to the parents or guardians of a student who boards or disembarks a school bus at a stop covered by this subsection; or (b) the hyperlink to the sex offender registry web site on the school district's web site for the purpose of gathering this information. (2) Local law enforcement agencies must check the school districts' web sites to determine if each school district has complied with this subsection. If a hyperlink does not appear on a school district web site, the local law enforcement agency must contact the school district to confirm that the school district has provided the parents or guardians with the names and addresses of every sex offender who resides within one thousand feet of a school bus stop within the school district. If the local law enforcement agency determines that this information has not been provided, the local law enforcement agency must inform the school district that it is in violation of this subsection. If the school district does not comply within thirty days after notice of its violation, the school district is subject to equitable injunctive relief and, if the plaintiff prevails, the district shall pay the plaintiff's attorney's fees and costs. Editor's Note 2008 Act No. 333, SECTION 4, provides as follows: "This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and ninety days after the State Law Enforcement Division has certified that sex offender mapping software has been implemented." 2009 Act No. 77, SECTION 2, provides as follows: "SECTION 2 of Act 333 of 2008 shall take effect upon approval of this act by the Governor. All other sections of Act 333 of 2008 shall take effect as provided in SECTION 4 of Act 333 of 2008." Effect of Amendment The 2009 amendment, in subsection (E), designated paragraph (1) and added paragraph (2) relating to changing the boundaries in which a sex offender may or may not reside. The 2010 amendment added paragraph (B)(5), relating to trafficking in persons.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-15-60 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-15-60
SECTION 23-15-60. Breaking into house to arrest person or seize goods.
Status: in_force

It shall be lawful for the sheriff or his deputy to break and enter any house, after request and refusal, to arrest the person or to seize the goods of anyone in such house; provided, such sheriff or his deputy have process requiring him to arrest such person or seize such goods.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-230 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 23-3-230
SECTION 23-3-230. Promulgation of regulations.
Status: in_force

The MPIC shall promulgate regulations prescribing: (a) procedures for accepting and disseminating information maintained at the MPIC; (b) the confidentiality of the data and information, including the missing person report, maintained by the MPIC; (c) the proper disposition of all obsolete data, including the missing person report; provided, data for an individual who has reached the age of eighteen and remains missing must be preserved; (d) procedures allowing a communication link with the State Law Enforcement Division and the FBI/NCIC's missing person file to ensure compliance with FBI/NCIC policies; (e) forms, including but not limited to a missing person report, considered necessary for the efficient and proper operation of the MPIC.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 23-3-10
SECTION 23-3-10. Creation, chief and personnel of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Status: in_force

There is created the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). The division must be headed by a chief appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate and shall hold office until his successor is appointed and qualified. The term of the chief is six years. On the effective date of the provisions of this section providing for a six-year term for the chief, a successor to the chief serving on this date must be appointed as provided herein. Nothing herein prevents the chief serving on this date from being reappointed to additional six-year terms. The chief may only be removed pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-3-240 of the 1976 Code. The agents and officers of the division must be commissioned by the Governor upon the recommendation of the chief. The agents and officers shall have that rank or title as may be provided under the State Employees Classification System. The chief may appoint other personnel considered necessary and as provided for in the annual appropriations act. All agents and officers commissioned by the Governor are subject to discharge for cause which must be subject to review as is now provided by law for other state employees.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-550 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-550
SECTION 23-3-550. Assisting or harboring unregistered sex offender; penalty.
Status: in_force

(A) A person who has reason to believe that a person required to register pursuant to the provisions of this article is not complying or has not complied with the requirements of this article, with the intent to assist or harbor the person required to register in eluding a law enforcement agency, is guilty of the offense of assisting or harboring an unregistered sex offender, if the person: (1) withholds information from or does not notify the law enforcement agency of the noncompliance of the provisions of this article by the person required to register, and, if known, the location of this person; (2) harbors, attempts to harbor, or assists another person in harboring or attempting to harbor the person required to register; (3) conceals, attempts to conceal, or assists another in concealing or attempting to conceal the person required to register; or (4) provides information known to be false to a law enforcement agency regarding the person required to register. (B) A person who knowingly and wilfully violates the provisions of subsection (A) is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than five years. Editor's Note 2006 Act No. 342, SECTION 1, provides as follows: "This act may be cited as the 'Sex Offender Accountability and Protection of Minors Act of 2006'." Effect of Amendment The 2006 amendment added subsection (A) and designated the existing text as subsection (B), substituting "violates the provisions of subsection (A)" for "protects, harbors, or conceals an offender who the person knows is not in compliance with the requirements of this article".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-30 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 23-3-30
SECTION 23-3-30. Supervision of security personnel employed by State.
Status: in_force

All security personnel employed by the State, other than at correctional institutions shall be under the direct supervision of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-27-90 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 27 / Section 23-27-90
SECTION 23-27-90. Budget and description of district.
Status: in_force

To meet the expenses for such special deputy sheriffs in any such special district, the board of commissioners of the district shall each year before the levying of taxes make up a budget or estimate for their district which shall give the estimated expenses for the succeeding year and shall submit it to the county auditor for approval. They shall also provide the county auditor with an adequate description of the special police district, either by reference to maps or plats filed or recorded in the records of the county or by designated boundaries of sufficient certainty to enable the county auditor to levy upon the property therein, and, if requested, they may assist the county auditor in listing the property within such district.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-13-15 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 13 / Article 1 / Section 23-13-15
SECTION 23-13-15. Patrol of homeowner's association territory; compensation from association funds.
Status: in_force

A sheriff is authorized to employ a deputy and pay his compensation from funds received from a residential homeowner's association in the county and, in doing so, may assign that deputy to patrol the territory comprising the geographical area represented by the homeowner's association. Nothing herein shall prevent the sheriff from assigning such deputy to other areas or to perform other duties, if, in the sheriff's discretion, it is necessary to do so.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-36-160 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 36 / Section 23-36-160
SECTION 23-36-160. Agents and personnel, authority to carry out provisions of chapter.
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation, pursuant to Section 40-73-15, may employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The agents employed by the Division of the State Fire Marshal shall have statewide authority, the power of arrest, and all other powers and authority of duly certified law enforcement officers of the State.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-463 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-463
SECTION 23-3-463. Motion to request order to be removed from requirements of the sex offender registry.
Status: in_force

(A) An offender may file a motion with the general sessions court to request an order to be removed from the requirements of the sex offender registry act if: (1) He is a Tier I or Tier II offender or if the offender was required to register based on an adjudication of delinquency whose application for removal under Section 23-3-462 has been denied by SLED. (2) He is a Tier III offender after thirty years from the date of discharge from incarceration without supervision, or the termination of active supervision of probation, parole, or any other active alternative to incarceration. (3) If the offender is required to register due to an out-of-state or federal conviction, the equivalent tier under the federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-248), the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) shall apply. (B) All motions pursuant to this section must be made no earlier than the appropriate timeframes related to the underlying offense as specified in Section 23-3-462(A)(1) or subsection (A)(2). An offender is not eligible for a hearing pursuant to this section if he submitted an application prior to the timeframe specified in Section 23-3-462(A)(1) that was either not accepted or erroneously accepted by SLED. (C) The motion must be filed in the county in which the underlying conviction occurred if the conviction occurred within the State, or if the conviction occurred outside of the State, the county in which the offender resides. (D) A person requesting a hearing under this section is entitled to the assistance of counsel, and if the person is indigent, the court must appoint counsel to assist the person. (E) The court may direct that a qualified evaluator designated by the Office of Mental Health conduct an evaluation whether the offender poses a foreseeable risk to reoffend. For any such evaluation, the court must order the offender to comply with all testing and assessments deemed necessary by the evaluator. After the evaluation by the qualified evaluator designated by the Office of Mental Health, if the offender or the prosecutor seeks an independent evaluation by an independent qualified evaluator, then that evaluation must be completed within ninety days after receipt of the request by the Office of Mental Health evaluator. The court may grant an extension upon the request of the independent qualified evaluator and a showing of extraordinary circumstances. Any qualified evaluator who will be submitted as an expert at a hearing on the motion must submit a written report available to both parties. (F) The court must make a determination upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence that the offender is no longer a foreseeable risk to reoffend and that it is in the best interest of justice to grant the motion for removal from the requirement of registration. (G) The State of South Carolina must be named as the respondent to the action and shall be represented by the prosecution office that obtained the underlying conviction for which the offender is required to register, or, if the conviction occurred outside of the State, the Attorney General. All requirements of the Victim's Rights Act, including reasonable notice, must be observed. The following agencies have standing to request to be made a party to the motion: (1) any original prosecuting solicitor's office for an underlying qualifying conviction if not already representing the State; (2) the local solicitor's office where the offender resides at the time of the hearing if not already representing the State; or (3) the Attorney General's Office if not already representing the State. (H) If a person is convicted of multiple offenses requiring registration, and the offenses fall within different tiers, the person only may petition for removal of the registration requirement once the required time passes for the highest tier offense they have been convicted of that requires registration. (I) If the motion is denied, the person may not file for removal from the registry pursuant to this section again until five years after the date of the final order. Code Commissioner's Note At the direction of the Code Commissioner, certain references in the S.C. Code to the State Department of Mental Health, South Carolina Mental Health Commission, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs Commission, Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services, and other related terms were changed to reflect the restructuring of these agencies into component offices under the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, pursuant to 2025 Act No. 3, SECTION 18. Editor's Note 2022 Act No. 221, SECTION 8, provides as follows: "SECTION 8. This act is retroactive and shall apply to any resident of this State who currently is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to the provisions of Article 7, Chapter 3, Title 23, and who meets the requirements set forth in the act."
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-510 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 23-3-510
SECTION 23-3-510. Persons committing criminal offenses using sex offender registry information; punishment.
Status: in_force

A person who commits a criminal offense using information from the sex offender registry disclosed to him pursuant to Section 23-3-490, upon conviction, must be punished as follows: (1) For a misdemeanor offense, the maximum fine prescribed by law for the offense may be increased by not more than one thousand dollars, and the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for the offense may be increased by not more than six months. (2) For a felony offense, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for the offense may be increased by not more than five years.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-150 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23-150
SECTION 23-23-150. Adjudication of allegations of misconduct.
Status: in_force

(A) For purposes of this section: (1) "Academy" means the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. (2) "Council" means the Law Enforcement Training Council. (3) "Misconduct" means: (a) a conviction, plea of guilty, plea of no contest or admission of guilt to a felony, a crime punishable by a sentence of more than one year, regardless of the sentence actually imposed, or a crime of moral turpitude, any of which were committed in this State or any other jurisdiction; (b) the unlawful use of a controlled substance; (c) the repeated use of excessive force in dealing with the public or prisoners; (d) dangerous or unsafe practices involving firearms, weapons, or vehicles which indicate either a wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property; (e) the physical or psychological abuse of members of the public or prisoners; (f) the wilful failure to intervene when observing another officer physically abusing a person, whether or not the person is in custody, while in the performance of his official duties, if the officer knew the person's rights were being violated, the officer had an opportunity to intervene, and the officer chose not to do so; (g) the wilful and knowing failure to promptly report another officer, while in the performance of his official duties, abusing a person whether or not the person is in custody; (h) the misrepresentation of employment-related information; (i) wilfully making false, misleading, incomplete, deceitful, or incorrect statements to a law enforcement officer, a law enforcement agency, or a representative of the agency, except when required by departmental policy or by the laws of this State; (j) wilfully making false, misleading, incomplete, deceitful, or incorrect statements to any court of competent jurisdiction, or their staff members, whether under oath or not; (k) wilfully providing false, misleading, incomplete, deceitful, or incorrect information on a document, record, report, or form, except when required by departmental policy or by the laws of this State; (l) the falsification of any application for certification and training based upon which the officer was admitted for training; or (m) wilfully providing false information to the Criminal Justice Academy or the Law Enforcement Training Council. (B)(1) The sheriff or the chief executive officer of a law enforcement agency or department within the State must report to the academy the occurrence of any act or multiple acts by a law enforcement officer, who is currently or was last employed by his agency, he reasonably believes to be misconduct. The report shall be made within fifteen days of the final agency or department action resulting from the internal investigation conducted by the agency or department, and shall be on a form prescribed by the council. (2) Reported incidences of misconduct shall be prosecuted by the reporting agency before the contested case hearing. The reporting agency shall maintain prosecutorial discretion up to the time of the contested case hearing. If the agency declines to prosecute the allegation or allegations of misconduct, the agency shall provide a written report to the council stating that the case is not being prosecuted. (3) A wilful failure to report information related to acts of misconduct shall subject the violator to a civil penalty as provided by the council. The council may impose civil fines, in its discretion, not to exceed five hundred dollars per day for each day an agency is out of compliance with this section. (C) A person against whom an allegation of misconduct has been received by the academy shall be notified of the allegation of misconduct and his right to a contested case hearing, either by delivering a copy of the allegation personally or by leaving a copy of the allegation at his dwelling house or usual place of abode with some person of suitable age and discretion residing therein. (D) A person against whom an allegation of misconduct has been received by the academy may request a contested case hearing. The request must be made within three years after receipt of the allegation of misconduct and the service of the allegation on the officer, whichever is later. A person who fails to request a contested case hearing within the time allowed shall be deemed to have waived his right to a contested case hearing. The Law Enforcement Training Council shall proceed to enter a final agency decision to deny the person his law enforcement certification or telecommunications certification for a specified time period, up to a permanent denial. Hearings must be scheduled and conducted expeditiously and efficiently, consistent with the needs and rights of the parties to obtain a fair hearing and a complete record. The academy shall schedule a contested case hearing within sixty days of receiving a request for a hearing, however, a continuance may be granted for cause. (E) The parties must be sent, via certified mail, or electronically if requested, a copy of the hearing officer's recommendation to the full Law Enforcement Training Council. Either party who opposes the recommendation may file a motion in opposition of the hearing officer's recommendation but must do so within fifteen working days of receipt. Another party may file a response to the motion in opposition but must do so within ten working days of the receipt of the motion in opposition. These motions shall be submitted to the full Law Enforcement Training Council, along with the recommendation, hearing transcript, and exhibits. The council may schedule oral arguments for the next quarterly scheduled meeting. After reviewing the motions, recommendation, hearing transcript, and exhibits, the council may vote and issue a final agency decision at any time other than at a quarterly or special meeting. (F) The council must not accept an allegation of law enforcement certification misconduct in an original personnel change in status form, amended form, or any other form more than thirty days after the officer's separation from an agency, unless extenuating circumstances exist, as determined by the council. (G) No person who has a pending allegation of misconduct filed against him pursuant to subsection (B) by a law enforcement agency with the Criminal Justice Academy may be employed as a law enforcement officer or as a telecommunications operator; have the authority of a law enforcement officer; perform any duties of a law enforcement officer, including those duties involving the control and direction of members of the public, detainees, or prisoners; or exercise the power of arrest until: (1) the council has issued a final agency decision that the person may be granted certification, be granted certification with probation, be granted certification with any additional requirements deemed just and proper by the council, or be granted certification with a public reprimand; or (2) an appellate court issues a ruling that the Law Enforcement Training Council shall issue the person his law enforcement certification or telecommunications certification and the Law Enforcement Training Council or Criminal Justice Academy has not appealed the ruling. (H) A law enforcement candidate, law enforcement officer, or telecommunications operator must keep the academy informed of his current address and must notify the academy of any change of address within thirty days. (I) All information submitted by a law enforcement agency or department to the Criminal Justice Academy related to the separation of a law enforcement officer must be submitted by a certified law enforcement officer from the agency or department. (J) In addition to other actions outlined in regulations promulgated by the Law Enforcement Training Council, wilful submission of false, misleading, incomplete, deceitful, or incorrect statements to the Criminal Justice Academy, or its representatives, constitutes law enforcement certification misconduct and must be addressed as other allegations of misconduct are addressed by the council. (K) For any allegation of misconduct of a law enforcement officer pursuant to this section, SLED, the appropriate investigating agency, or the internal affairs division of the agency must complete their investigation within ninety days from the date of the request for a hearing by the officer unless they seek leave from the hearing officer to extend for a specified time period. (L) In addition to the allegations of misconduct specified in this section, any finding by a law enforcement agency as to the use of excessive force by a law enforcement officer must be reported to the academy by the appropriate law enforcement agency or department within thirty days of the finding, the information of which must be maintained by the academy for investigative and personnel hiring purposes. This information is not a public document and not subject to disclosure other than to a law enforcement or prosecution agency, or attorneys representing a law enforcement or prosecution agency, except by court order. This exemption does not preclude the disclosure of any information contained in these records from another source or by another provision of law. (M) If an officer with an allegation of misconduct is found not guilty or not at-fault, the records of the misconduct allegation must be expunged by the council within thirty days. Effect of Amendment 2022 Act No. 218, SECTION 2, in (A), inserted (f) and (g) and redesignated former (f) to (k) as (h) to (m), and in (m), substituted "willfully providing" for "providing" and inserted "or the Law Enforcement Training Council" at the end; and rewrote (B).
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-51-30 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 51 / Section 23-51-30
SECTION 23-51-30. Performance standard testing.
Status: in_force

(A) Except as provided in subsection (O), cigarettes may not be sold or offered for sale in this State or offered for sale or sold to persons located in this State unless the cigarettes have been tested in accordance with the test method and meet the performance standard specified in this section, a written certification has been filed by the manufacturer with the State Fire Marshal in accordance with Section 23-51-40, and the cigarettes have been marked in accordance with Section 23-51-50. (B) Testing of cigarettes must be conducted in accordance with the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard E2187-04, "Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes". (C) Testing must be conducted on ten layers of filter paper. (D) No more than twenty-five percent of the cigarettes tested in a test trial in accordance with this section shall exhibit full-length burns. Forty replicate tests shall comprise a complete test trial for each cigarette tested. (E) The performance standard required by this section must be applied to a complete test trial. (F) Written certifications must be based upon testing conducted by a laboratory that has been accredited pursuant to standard ISO/IEC 17025 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or another comparable accreditation standard required by regulations promulgated under this chapter. (G) Laboratories conducting testing in accordance with this section shall implement a quality control and quality assurance program that includes a procedure that will determine the repeatability of the testing results. The repeatability value must be no greater than 0.19. (H) This section does not require additional testing if cigarettes are tested consistent with this chapter for another purpose. (I) Testing performed or sponsored by the State Fire Marshal to determine a cigarette's compliance with the performance standard required by this section must be conducted in accordance with this section. (J) Each cigarette listed in a certification submitted pursuant to Section 23-51-40 that uses lowered permeability bands in the cigarette paper to achieve compliance with the performance standard contained in this section shall have at least two nominally identical bands on the paper surrounding the tobacco column. At least one complete band must be located at least fifteen millimeters from the lighting end of the cigarette. For cigarettes on which the bands are positioned by design, there must be at least two bands fully located at least fifteen millimeters from the lighting end and ten millimeters from the filter end of the tobacco column, or ten millimeters from the labeled end of the tobacco column for nonfiltered cigarettes. (K) A manufacturer of a cigarette that the State Fire Marshal determines cannot be tested in accordance with the test method prescribed in subsection (B) shall propose a test method and performance standard for the cigarette to the State Fire Marshal. Upon approval of the proposed test method and a determination by the State Fire Marshal that the performance standard proposed by the manufacturer is equivalent to the performance standard prescribed in subsection (D), the manufacturer may employ the approved test method and performance standard to certify the cigarette pursuant to Section 23-51-40. If the State Fire Marshal determines that another state has enacted reduced cigarette ignition propensity standards that include a test method and performance standard that are the same as those contained in this chapter, and the State Fire Marshal finds that the officials responsible for implementing those requirements have approved the proposed alternative test method and performance standard for a particular cigarette proposed by a manufacturer as meeting the reduced cigarette ignition propensity standards of that state's law or regulation under a legal provision comparable to this section, then the State Fire Marshal shall authorize that manufacturer to employ the alternative test method and performance standard to certify that the cigarette for sale in this State, unless the State Fire Marshal demonstrates a reasonable basis why the alternative test should not be accepted under this chapter. All other applicable requirements of this section shall apply to the manufacturer. (L) Each manufacturer shall maintain copies of the reports of all tests conducted on all cigarettes offered for sale for a period of three years, and shall make copies of these reports available to the State Fire Marshal and the Attorney General upon written request. A manufacturer who fails to make copies of these reports available within sixty days of receiving a written request is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each day after the sixtieth day that the manufacturer does not make these copies available. (M) The State Fire Marshal may adopt a subsequent ASTM Standard Test Method for Measuring the Ignition Strength of Cigarettes upon a finding that the subsequent method does not result in a change in the percentage of full-length burns exhibited by any tested cigarette when compared to the percentage of full-length burns the same cigarette would exhibit when tested in accordance with ASTM Standard E2187-04 and the performance standard in subsection (D). (N) The State Fire Marshal shall review the effectiveness of this section and report every three years to the General Assembly the State Fire Marshal's findings and, if appropriate, recommendations for legislation to improve the effectiveness of this chapter. The report and legislative recommendations must be submitted no later than June thirtieth following the conclusion of each three-year period. (O) The requirements of subsection (A) shall not prohibit: (1) wholesale or retail dealers from selling their existing inventory of cigarettes on or after the effective date of this chapter if the wholesale or retail dealer can establish that all taxes owed on the cigarettes pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 21 of Title 12 have been paid before the effective date and the wholesale or retail dealer can establish that the inventory was purchased before the effective date in comparable quantity to the inventory purchased during the same period of the prior year; or (2) the sale of cigarettes solely for the purpose of consumer testing. For purposes of this subsection, the term "consumer testing" shall mean an assessment of cigarettes that is conducted by a manufacturer or under the control and direction of a manufacturer, for the purpose of evaluating consumer acceptance of the cigarettes, utilizing only the quantity of cigarettes that is reasonably necessary for this assessment, and in a controlled setting where the cigarettes are either consumed on-site or returned to the testing administrators at the conclusion of the testing. (P) This chapter shall be implemented in accordance with the implementation and substance of New York Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes in effect on May 1, 2008. If after May 1, 2008, the New York Fire Safety Standards are changed, then the State Fire Marshal shall recommend to the chairpersons of the appropriate standing committees of the General Assembly such proposed legislation as may be necessary to make this chapter consistent, as far as possible, with the New York Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-15-80 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-15-80
SECTION 23-15-80. Attending circuit courts; service of rule of court or writ of attachment for contempt thereof; costs.
Status: in_force

The sheriffs or their deputies shall attend all the circuit courts that may be held within their respective counties and enforce such rules as such courts may establish. During the term time of any such court any sheriff or his deputy shall serve any rule of such court or writ of attachment for any contempt thereof on any party or witness in any part of this State. The party moving for such service shall be liable to pay such sheriff the costs in cash for such service on the return of such rule or writ of attachment.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-9-190 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 23-9-190
SECTION 23-9-190. Eligibility for income tax deduction.
Status: in_force

(A) The State Fire Marshal shall establish a performance-based point system for volunteer firefighters, volunteer rescue squad members, and volunteer members of a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Response Team. Members receiving annually a minimum number of points set by the Fire Marshal are eligible for the deduction allowed pursuant to Section 12-6-1140. Points must be awarded for a year as follows: (1) participation in approved training, including: (a) certified interior firefighter; (b) emergency vehicle driver training; (c) pump operations; (d) incident command systems; (e) rural water supply; (f) automobile extrication; (g) certified instructor training; (h) certified inspector training; (i) certified public fire education training; (j) officer training; (k) HAZMAT operations; (l) HAZMAT technician; (m) HAZMAT specialist. (2) possessing a commercial or Class E driver's license; (3) participation in first aid/medical training such as: (a) first responder; (b) EMT—basic; (c) EMT—intermediate; (d) paramedic. (4) participation in public fire education programs; (5) attendance at meetings; (6) station staffing; and (7) volunteer response. (B) The Fire Marshal shall, in consultation with the South Carolina State Firemen's Association and in the case of volunteer HAZMAT teams, county emergency services directors: (1) develop a standardized form and recordkeeping system and provide a master copy of all information and forms to each fire department, rescue squad, and HAZMAT Response Team in the State; (2) provide training to the various fire chiefs or rescue squad leaders and county emergency services directors on the use of the forms and the outline of the program; (3) advertise the availability of the program. (C) The local fire chief/rescue squad leader and county emergency services director shall: (1) provide written records to each member by January 31 of the year following the applicable tax year that shows the points obtained by each member for the previous tax year; (2) maintain a copy of records for each member for at least seven years; (3) certify the report for each member; (4) provide to the Department of Revenue by January 31 of the year following the applicable tax year copies of the records forwarded to members pursuant to item (1) of this subsection. Each member's social security number must be included in the copies forwarded to the department.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-49-100 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 49 / Section 23-49-100
SECTION 23-49-100. Department of Transportation and National Guard to assist with transportation of equipment and personnel.
Status: in_force

When directed by the Governor, the South Carolina Department of Transportation and the South Carolina National Guard shall assist with the transportation of equipment and personnel under this chapter.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-23-40 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23-40
SECTION 23-23-40. Certification requirement.
Status: in_force

(A) No law enforcement officer employed or appointed on or after July 1, 2022, by any public law enforcement agency in this State is authorized to enforce the laws or ordinances of this State or any political subdivision thereof unless he has been certified as qualified by the council, except that any public law enforcement agency in this State may appoint or employ as a law enforcement officer, a person who is not certified if, within one year after the date of employment or appointment, the person secures certification from the council; provided, that if any public law enforcement agency employs or appoints as a law enforcement officer a person who is not certified, the person shall not perform any of the duties of a law enforcement officer involving the control or direction of members of the public or exercising the power of arrest until he has successfully completed a firearms qualification program approved by the council; and provided, further, that within three working days of employment, the academy must be notified by a public law enforcement agency that a person has been employed by that agency as a law enforcement officer, and within three working days of the notice the firearms qualification program as approved by the director must be provided to the newly hired personnel; and shall only perform his duties as a law enforcement officer while accompanied by a certified law enforcement officer. If the firearms qualification program approved by the director is not available within three working days after receipt of the notice, then the public law enforcement agency making the request for the firearms qualification program may employ the person to perform any of the duties of a law enforcement officer, including those involving the control and direction of members of the public and exercising the power of arrest. Should any such person fail to secure certification within one year from his date of employment, he may not perform any of the duties of a law enforcement officer involving control or direction of members of the public or exercising the power of arrest until he has been certified. He is not eligible for employment or appointment by any other agency in South Carolina as a law enforcement officer, nor is he eligible for any compensation by any law enforcement agency for services performed as an officer. Exceptions to the one-year rule may be granted by the director in these cases: (1) military leave or injury occurring during that first year which would preclude the receiving of training within the usual period of time; or (2) in the event of the timely filing of application for training, which application, under circumstances of time and physical limitations, cannot be honored by the training academy within the prescribed period; or (3) upon presentation of documentary evidence that the officer-candidate has successfully completed equivalent training in one of the other states which by law regulate and supervise the quality of police training and which require a minimum basic or recruit course of duration and content at least equivalent to that provided in this chapter or by standards set by the council; or (4) if it is determined by documentary evidence that the training will result in undue hardship to the requesting agency, the requesting agency must propose an alternate training schedule for approval. (B) Notwithstanding another provision of law, in the case of a candidate for certification who begins one or more periods of state or federal military service within one year after his date of employment or appointment, the period of time within which he must obtain the certification required to become a law enforcement officer is automatically extended for an additional period equal to the aggregate period of time the candidate performed active duty or active duty for training as a member of the National Guard, the State Guard, or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States, plus ninety days. The director must take all necessary and proper action to ensure that a candidate for certification as a law enforcement officer who performs military service within one year of his employment or appointment is not prejudiced in obtaining certification as a result of having performed state or federal military service. Effect of Amendment 2014 Act No. 225, SECTION 1, in the first paragraph, substituted "qualified by the council" for "qualified by the Law Enforcement Training Council", and substituted ", the academy must be notified" for "the department must be notified"; and in paragraph (3), substituted "standards set by the council" for "standards set by the Law Enforcement Training Council". 2022 Act No. 218, SECTION 1, inserted the (A) and (B) paragraph designators; in (A), in the first sentence, substituted "July 1, 2022" for "July 1, 1989" and inserted "; and shall only perform his duties as a law enforcement officer while accompanied by a certified law enforcement officer" at the end, and in the second sentence, substituted "power of arrest" for "powers of arrest".
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-27-100 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 27 / Section 23-27-100
SECTION 23-27-100. Levy of taxes; disposition of funds collected.
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of the budget submitted by the commission, the county auditor shall levy taxes upon all the assessable property in the district to meet the expenses thereof as herein authorized and upon the collection of such taxes by the county treasurer, they shall be disbursed by the treasurer upon the approval of the commissioners of the district for the purposes herein stated. All taxes so levied for such special district shall be kept separate on the assessment roll from other levies and moneys so collected and shall be kept in a separate fund for such district and any surplus that may occur in any one year shall be carried forward and applied to the next year's account and be properly considered in the budget for the expenses of such district for the ensuing year.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-39-110 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 39 / Section 23-39-110
SECTION 23-39-110. Access to records of shipment.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, carriers engaged in commerce, and persons receiving hazardous substances in commerce or holding such hazardous substances so received shall, upon the request of an officer or employee duly designated by the Commissioner permit such officer or employee at reasonable times, to have access to and to copy all records showing the movement in commerce of any such hazardous substances, or the holding thereof during or after such movement, and the quantity, shipper, and consignee thereof; and it shall be unlawful for any such carrier or person to fail to permit such access to and copying of any record so requested when such request is accompanied by a statement in writing specifying the nature or kind or such hazardous substance to which such request relates. Provided, that evidence obtained under this section shall not be used in a criminal prosecution of the person from whom obtained. Provided further, that carriers shall not be subject to the other provisions of this chapter by reason of their receipt, carriage, holding, or delivery of hazardous substances in the usual course of business as carriers.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-31-10 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 31 / Article 1 / Section 23-31-10
SECTION 23-31-10. Purchase of rifle or shotgun in another state.
Status: in_force

A resident of this State including a corporation or other business entity maintaining a place of business in this State, who may lawfully purchase and receive delivery of a rifle or shotgun in this State, may purchase a rifle or shotgun in another state and transport or receive it in this State; provided, that the sale meets the lawful requirements of each state, meets all lawful requirements of any federal statute, and is made by a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector. Effect of Amendment The 2012 amendment substituted "another" for "a contiguous" and made other, nonsubstantive, changes.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-43-150 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 43 / Section 23-43-150
SECTION 23-43-150. Sellers of modular building units, licensing requirements.
Status: in_force

No person may engage in the business of selling wholesale or retail as a manufacturer or manufacturer's representative of modular building units without being licensed by the council. All license applications must be accompanied by the required fee and a surety bond or other security approved by the council and in an amount set by the council. A separate license and bond or security is required for each manufacturing facility. All licenses must be granted or refused within forty days after proper application. All licenses expire June thirtieth of each odd-numbered year, unless sooner revoked or suspended. Each manufacturer's license must be issued in the business name of the manufacturer. Each manufacturer's representative's license must be issued in the name of the representative. The council shall prescribe the form of license. All manufacturer's licenses must be sent to the address of that place of business. Pursuant to its regulations, the council may deny the issuance of or revoke or suspend any license.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-50-50 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 50 / Section 23-50-50
SECTION 23-50-50. Unauthorized divulgence of protected information by employees; penalty.
Status: in_force

(A) A person who is a member or employee of the council, a crimestoppers organization, or a law enforcement agency who has knowledge of, or the contents of, or both of (1) a privileged communication, (2) protected information, or (3) a protected identity, or all three, commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly divulges to a person not employed by a law enforcement agency the content or existence of (1) a privileged communication, (2) protected information, or (3) a protected identity, or all three, without the consent of the person who made the privileged communication. (B) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or up to one year in jail, or both, for each occurrence. However, an offense under this section is a Class F felony punishable by not more than five years imprisonment if the offense is committed with intent to obtain monetary gain or other benefit. (C) Disclosing information pursuant to a valid court order is not an offense under this section.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-10-20 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 10 / Section 23-10-20
SECTION 23-10-20. Purchase and issuance of clothing to staff.
Status: in_force

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is authorized to purchase and issue clothing to the staff of the State Fire Academy. Effect of Amendment 2022 Act No. 170, SECTION 9, reenacted the section with no apparent change.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-37-60 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 37 / Section 23-37-60
SECTION 23-37-60. Application of chapter.
Status: in_force

This chapter applies only to installations and replacements made after July 1, 1974, and shall not apply to contracts awarded or pursuant to an invitation for bids accomplished before July 1, 1974.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-17-80 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 17 / Section 23-17-80
SECTION 23-17-80. Punishment for permitting escape of convicted criminal.
Status: in_force

If any sheriff, deputy sheriff, jailer or other officer wilfully suffer a prisoner in his custody under conviction or under any criminal charge not capital to escape, he shall suffer the like punishment and penalties as the prisoner suffered to escape was sentenced to, or would be liable to suffer, upon conviction of the crime or offense wherewith he stood charged.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-27-20 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 27 / Section 23-27-20
SECTION 23-27-20. Petition to establish district.
Status: in_force

Before any such special district may be formed there shall be filed with the clerk of court of the county in which such district is proposed to be created a petition signed by a majority of the resident landowners in the proposed district. The petition shall be accompanied (a) by a plat or map showing the limits of the proposed district, (b) by an adequate description of the territory by reference to recorded plats or maps or (c) by any other general description sufficient for the commissioners of the district and the county auditor to ascertain the landowners within the area.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-51-60 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 51 / Section 23-51-60
SECTION 23-51-60. Sale of uncertified cigarettes; penalties; forfeiture of unmarked cigarettes.
Status: in_force

(A) A manufacturer, wholesale dealer, agent, or another person or entity who knowingly sells or offers to sell cigarettes, other than through retail sale, in violation of Section 23-51-30, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars for each pack of cigarettes sold or offered for sale. However, the penalty against a person or entity shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars during a thirty-day period. (B) A retail dealer who knowingly sells or offers to sell cigarettes in violation of Section 23-51-30 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars for each pack of cigarettes sold or offered for sale. However, the penalty against any retail dealer shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars for sales or offers to sell during a thirty-day period. (C) In addition to any penalty prescribed by law, a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, limited partnership, or association engaged in the manufacture of cigarettes that knowingly makes a false certification pursuant to Section 23-51-40 is subject to a civil penalty of at least seventy-five thousand dollars and not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars for each false certification. (D) A person violating another provision in this chapter is subject to a civil penalty for a first offense not to exceed one thousand dollars, and for a subsequent offense subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for each violation. (E) Cigarettes that have been sold or offered for sale that do not comply with the performance standard required by Section 23-51-30 are subject to forfeiture under Section 15-77-40. Cigarettes forfeited pursuant to this section must be destroyed. However, prior to the destruction of any cigarette forfeited pursuant to these provisions, the true holder of the trademark rights in the cigarette brand must be permitted to inspect the cigarette. (F) In addition to another remedy provided by law, the State Fire Marshal or Attorney General may file an action in circuit court for a violation of this chapter, including petitioning for injunctive relief or to recover any costs or damages suffered by the State because of a violation of this chapter, including enforcement costs relating to the specific violation and attorney's fees. Each violation of this chapter or of regulations promulgated under this chapter constitutes a separate civil violation for which the State Fire Marshal or Attorney General may obtain relief. (G) Whenever any law enforcement personnel or duly authorized representative of the State Fire Marshal discovers any cigarettes that have not been marked in the manner required by Section 23-51-50 of this chapter, he is authorized and empowered to seize and take possession of the cigarettes. The cigarettes must be turned over to the Department of Revenue, and must be forfeited to the State. Cigarettes seized pursuant to this section must be destroyed. However, prior to the destruction of any cigarette seized pursuant to these provisions, the true holder of the trademark rights in the cigarette brand must be permitted to inspect the cigarette.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-15-70 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 15 / Section 23-15-70
SECTION 23-15-70. Call out for assistance or posse comitatus; penalty for refusing to assist.
Status: in_force

Any sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable or other officer specially empowered may call out the bystanders or posse comitatus of the proper county to his assistance whenever he is resisted or has reasonable grounds to suspect and believe that such assistance will be necessary in the service or execution of process in any criminal case and any deputy sheriff may call out such posse comitatus to assist in enforcing the laws and in arresting violators or suspected violators thereof. Any person refusing to assist as one of the posse comitatus in the service or execution of such process, when required by the sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable or other officer shall be liable to be indicted therefor and upon conviction shall be fined and imprisoned, at the discretion of the court any person who shall fail to respond and render assistance when summoned by a deputy sheriff to assist in enforcing the laws and in arresting violators or suspected violators thereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction shall be fined not less than thirty nor more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for thirty days.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-11-110 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 11 / Section 23-11-110
SECTION 23-11-110. Qualifications.
Status: in_force

(A) All sheriffs and candidates for sheriff in this State must have the following qualifications: (1) be a citizen of the United States; (2) be a resident of the county in which he seeks the office of sheriff for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election for sheriff; (3) be a registered voter; (4) have attained the age of at least twenty-one years prior to the date of his qualifying for election to the office; (5) have: (a) obtained a high school diploma, its recognized equivalent in educational training as established by the State Department of Education, and have at least five years experience as a Class 1 certified law enforcement officer; or (b) obtained a two-year associate degree and three years experience as a Class 1 certified law enforcement officer; or (c) obtained a four-year baccalaureate degree and one year experience as a Class 1 certified law enforcement officer; or (d) served as a summary court judge for at least ten years. For purposes of this section, a "Class 1 certified law enforcement officer" is a person who has been issued a certificate as a Class 1 law enforcement officer by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council. A sheriff holding office on the effective date of this section is not required to have obtained the necessary experience as a certified law enforcement officer in this State; (6) have not been convicted of or pled guilty to a violation of Section 56-1-460 or 56-5-2930, or both, within the past ten years or a felony in this State or another state; (7) have not been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony or a crime of moral turpitude in this State or another state; (8) be fingerprinted and have the State Law Enforcement Division make a search of local, state, and federal fingerprint files for any criminal record. Fingerprints are to be taken under the direction of any law enforcement agency and must be made available to SLED no later than one hundred thirty days prior to the general election. The results of the records search are to be filed with the county executive committee of the person's political party. A person seeking nomination by petition must file the records search with the county election commission in the county of his residence; and (9) be eligible to be issued a certificate as a Class 1 law enforcement officer by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council upon the commencement of the term of office. A sheriff holding office on the effective date of this section is exempt from the provisions in this item. (B)(1) A person offering his candidacy for the office of sheriff, shall file a sworn affidavit, no later than the close of filing, with the county executive committee of the person's political party. The county executive committee of any political party with whom a person has filed his affidavit must file a copy of the affidavit with the appropriate county election commission by noon on the tenth day following the deadline for filing affidavits by candidates. If the tenth day falls on Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday, the affidavits must be filed by noon the following day. A person seeking nomination by petition must file a sworn affidavit with the county election commission in the county of his residence. (2) The affidavit must contain the following information: (a) the date and place of the person's birth; (b) the date the person graduated from high school or the date the person obtained the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma; (c) the date the person received any associate or baccalaureate degrees when applicable; (d) the number of years' experience the person has had as a certified law enforcement officer when applicable; (e) the number of years the person has served as a summary court judge when applicable; and (f) an affirmation that the person meets all of the qualification requirements of subsection (A). (C) Every newly-elected sheriff in his first term is required to complete a training session to be determined pursuant to Chapter 23, Title 23 to be conducted by the Criminal Justice Academy or an otherwise approved academy or as may be selected by the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association. This training must be completed during the first calendar year of the first term of the newly-elected sheriff's term of office. A newly-elected sheriff who is unable to attend this training course when offered because of emergency or extenuating circumstances, within one year from the date the disability or cause terminates, shall complete the standard basic course of instruction required of newly-elected sheriffs. A newly-elected sheriff who does not fulfill the obligations of this subsection is subject to suspension by the Governor until the sheriff completes the course of instruction. (D)(1) After December 31, 1988, no person is eligible to hold the office of sheriff unless he attends a minimum of twenty hours' training annually as may be selected by the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association. (2) The basis for the minimum annual requirement of in-service training is the calendar year. A sheriff who satisfactorily completes the basic course of training in accordance with the provisions of this section after April first in any calendar year is excused from the minimum annual training requirement for the calendar year during which the basic course is completed. (3) A waiver of the requirement of minimum annual in-service training may be granted by the board of directors of the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association, at its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a sheriff that he was unable to complete the training due to emergency or extenuating circumstances considered sufficient by the board. (4) A sheriff who fails to complete the minimum annual in-service training required under this section may be suspended from office, without pay, by the Governor for a period of ninety days. The Governor may continue to suspend a sheriff until he completes the annual minimum in-service training required in this section. The Governor shall appoint, at the time of the sheriff's suspension, a suitable person to perform as acting sheriff during the period of suspension. (E) A sheriff holding office on the effective date of this section is exempt from the provisions in this section except for the provisions of subsection (D) of this section. Effect of Amendment The 2008 amendment, in subsection (A), in the final undesignated paragraph, substituted "Section 23-23-60" for "Section 23-6-400(D)(1)"; and, in subsection (C), in the first sentence substituted "Chapter 23" for "Chapter 6". 2019 Act No. 70, SECTION 1, in (A), in the introductory paragraph, inserted "and candidates for sheriff", in (5), in (a) and (b), inserted "Class 1", in (c), substituted "one year" for "one years" and inserted "Class 1", rewrote the undesignated paragraph following (d), made a nonsubstantive change in (6), inserted (7) and redesignated (7) as (8), made a nonsubstantive change in (8), and added (9).
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-33-20 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 33 / Section 23-33-20
SECTION 23-33-20. Permit required for firing missile.
Status: in_force

Before any person shall fire or attempt to fire or discharge any missile within the borders of this State, he shall first procure a written permit from the Aeronautics Division of the Department of Commerce on such form as it may prescribe.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-51-70 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 51 / Section 23-51-70
SECTION 23-51-70. Promulgation of regulations; notification of unmarked certification by Department of Revenue.
Status: in_force

(A) The State Fire Marshal may promulgate regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (B) The Department of Revenue in the regular course of conducting inspections of wholesale dealers, agents, and retail dealers, as authorized under Section 12-21-2860, may inspect the cigarettes to determine if they are marked as required by Section 23-51-50. If the cigarettes are not marked as required, the Department of Revenue shall notify the State Fire Marshal.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-39-120 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 39 / Section 23-39-120
SECTION 23-39-120. Reports of action taken under chapter.
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner may cause to be published from time to time reports summarizing any judgments, decrees, or court orders which have been rendered under this chapter, including the nature of the charge and the disposition thereof. (b) The Commissioner may also cause to be disseminated information regarding hazardous substances in situations involving, in the opinion of the Commissioner imminent danger to health. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Commissioner from collecting, reporting, and illustrating the results of the investigations of the agency.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-6-220 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 23-6-220
SECTION 23-6-220. Compensation; uniforms and equipment; workers' compensation and death benefits.
Status: in_force

(A) Constables may not receive compensation including, but not limited to, salary for services rendered absent specific statutory authorization. (B) Any uniforms and equipment issued by the department shall remain the property of the department, but may, in the discretion of the director, be entrusted to the care and control of the constables. A constable assisting a full-time department law enforcement officer shall wear uniforms or other insignia which identify the constable as a special law enforcement officer assisting the department. (C) Workers' compensation benefits may be provided on an as needed basis for special constables by the director in the same manner as benefits are provided for full-time officers. For purposes of compensation or benefits arising from duty-related injury or death, special constables shall be considered as employees of the department.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-27-110 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 27 / Section 23-27-110
SECTION 23-27-110. Procedure for abolishing district.
Status: in_force

Any special police district created under the provisions of this chapter may be abolished at the end of any calendar year whenever a majority of the resident landowners therein shall sign a petition directed to the members of the county legislative delegation of the county wherein it is located requesting that the district be abolished, if public notice be given that the petition is to be circulated by three weeks' publication in some newspaper published in the county and by posting notices thereof in at least three public places within the district. Upon receipt of any such petition the county legislative delegation may pass a resolution directed to the clerk of court and to the county auditor, declaring the district abolished and all the rights and duties thereunder at an end.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-36-140 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 36 / Section 23-36-140
SECTION 23-36-140. Inapplicability of chapter to fireworks and to activities of government agencies.
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing contained in this chapter applies to the regular military or naval forces of the United States, to the duly organized military force of any state or territory, or to police or fire departments in this State if they are acting within their official capacities and in the performance of their duties. (2) Nothing contained in this chapter applies to the use of fireworks or to the sale or storage of fireworks as regulated by the State Board of Pyrotechnic Safety.
S.C. Code Ann. § 23-3-635 — SC Code / Title 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 23-3-635
SECTION 23-3-635. DNA identification, typing, and testing of unidentified person's tissue and fluid samples.
Status: in_force

Upon notification by the Medical University of South Carolina or other facility preserving the body of an unidentified person that the body remains unidentified after thirty days, the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) must conduct DNA identification, typing, and testing of the unidentified person's tissue and fluid samples provided to SLED pursuant to Section 17-7-25. SLED may, within its discretion, conduct DNA identification, typing, and testing of the unidentified person's tissue and fluid samples prior to thirty days if SLED determines that such DNA identification, typing, and testing is necessary. The results of the identification, typing, and testing must be entered into the Combined DNA Indexing System. Editor's Note 2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 3.A, provides as follows: "This SECTION may be referred to and cited as the 'Unidentified Human Remains DNA Database Act'." 2008 Act No. 413, SECTION 7, provides as follows: "The provisions of Section 17-28-350 become effective upon the signature of the Governor. All other provisions become effective January 1, 2009. The enactment of these provisions prior to the effective date indicates the intent of the General Assembly that statewide laws or practices shall exist to ensure additional procedures for post-conviction DNA testing, and proper preservation of biological evidence connected to murder, rape, and nonnegligent homicide in order that application for available federal funds shall be made by the appropriate agencies and considered by the appropriate federal agencies prior to the effective date."