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SC Code § 61-4-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-40. Credit sales prohibited.

 A holder of a beer permit or a beer and wine permit may not purchase beer or wine, or both, on credit by a dishonored check, an unpaid note or invoice, or other insufficient manner from a permitted beer and wine wholesaler. However, no action may be taken against the holder for a first violation of this section. If a holder commits a second or subsequent violation, his retailer's permit may be suspended, canceled, or revoked by the department, or a monetary penalty of not more than twenty-five dollars may be assessed against him.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-50. Sales to underage persons.

 (A) It is unlawful for a person to sell beer, ale, porter, wine, or other similar malt or fermented beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age. A person who makes a sale in violation of this section, upon conviction:  (1) for a first offense, must be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both; and  (2) for a second or subsequent offense, must be fined not less than four hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.  (B) Failure of a person to require identification to verify a person's age is prima facie evidence of the violation of this section.  (C) A person who violates the provisions of this section also is required to successfully complete a DAODAS approved merchant alcohol enforcement education program. The program must be a minimum of two hours and the cost to the person may not exceed fifty dollars.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2007 Act No. 103, Section 9.
SC Code § 61-4-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-60. False information about age.

 It is unlawful for a person to whom beer or wine cannot be lawfully sold to knowingly give false information concerning his age for the purpose of purchasing beer or wine. A person who violates the provisions of this section, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2007 Act No. 103, Section 10.
SC Code § 61-4-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-70. Posting signs.

 A person engaged in the business of selling at retail beer or wine must post in each location for which he has obtained a permit a sign with the following words printed thereon: "The possession of beer, wine, or alcoholic liquors, by a person under twenty-one years of age is a criminal offense under the laws of this State, and it is also unlawful for a person to knowingly give false information concerning his age for the purpose of purchasing beer, wine, or liquor". The department must prescribe by regulation the size of the lettering and the location of the sign on the seller's premises.  A retail seller of beer or wine who fails to display the sign required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.  A person found guilty of a violation of Section 61-6-1530 and this section may not be sentenced under both sections for the same offense.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-80. Purchase of beer or wine for a person to whom it cannot lawfully be sold.

 It is unlawful for a person who purchases beer or wine while on licensed premises to give the beer or wine to a person to whom beer or wine cannot lawfully be sold on the premises. A person who violates this section, upon conviction:  (1) for a first offense, must be fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both; and  (2) for a second or subsequent offense, must be fined not less than four hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2007 Act No. 103, Section 11.
SC Code § 61-4-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-100. Criminal charges brought against both seller and purchaser.

 (A) If a person is charged with a violation of the unlawful sale of beer or wine to minors pursuant to Section 61-4-50, the minor also must be charged with a violation of the unlawful purchase or possession of beer or wine pursuant to Section 63-19-2440. In addition, if the minor violated false information as to age pursuant to Section 61-4-60 or if an adult violated the unlawful purchase of beer or wine for a person who cannot lawfully buy pursuant to Section 61-4-80, these persons also must be charged with their violations.  (B) A person may not be charged with a violation of Section 61-4-50 if the provisions of subsection (A) are not met.  (C) Nothing in this section requires that charges made pursuant to this section be prosecuted to conclusion; but rather this determination must be made in the manner provided by law.  (D) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A) and (B), a person under the age of twenty-one may be recruited and authorized by a law enforcement agency to test an establishment's compliance with laws relating to the unlawful transfer or sale of beer or wine to a minor. The testing must be under the direct supervision of a law enforcement agency, and the agency must have the person's parental consent. If the requirements of this subsection are met, a person may be charged with a violation of Section 61-4-50 without the requirement that the minor also be charged.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2007 Act No. 103, Section 13.
SC Code § 61-4-110 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-110. Open containers in motor vehicle.

 It is unlawful for a person to have in his possession, except in the trunk or luggage compartment, beer or wine in an open container in a motor vehicle of any kind while located upon the public highways or highway rights of way of this State. This section must not be construed to prohibit the transporting of beer or wine in a closed container, and this section does not apply to vehicles parked in legal parking places during functions such as sporting events where law enforcement officers are on duty to perform traffic control duties. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days.  For purposes of this section, beer or wine means any beer or wine containing one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2000 Act No. 390, Section 31.
SC Code § 61-4-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-120. Sunday sales; exception.

 (A) It is unlawful for a person to sell or offer for sale wine or beer in this State between the hours of twelve o'clock Saturday night and sunrise Monday morning. However, an establishment licensed pursuant to Article 5 of Chapter 6 is authorized to sell these products during those hours in which the sale of alcoholic liquors by the drink is lawful. A person who violates the provisions of this section is considered guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days. The right of a person to sell wine and beer in this State under a license issued by the State must be forfeited and the license revoked upon his conviction of violating the provisions of this section.  (B) Notwithstanding subsection (A) and other provisions of law, wine may be sold on Sunday if the wine is produced using grapes grown in this State, the grapes are harvested, processed, fermented, bottled, and sold at the same contiguous location, the seller meets all applicable licensing and taxing requirements, and the local governing body of the county or municipality where the sale occurs adopts an ordinance permitting wine sales on Sunday under these limited circumstances.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2003 Act No. 70, Section 4; 2005 Act No. 139, Section 5; 2008 Act No. 243, Section 1, eff May 27, 2008.  Effect of Amendment  The 2008 amendment designated subsection (A) and added subsection (B) relating to Sunday sales of wine produced using grapes grown in the State.
SC Code § 61-4-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-130. Seizure of contraband beer or wine; retention of possession upon posting of cash bond; forfeiture of bond.

 If beer or wine is sold or delivered to a person from a place of business between the hours of twelve o'clock Saturday night and sunrise Monday morning, all beer and wine found in the place of business is contraband and must be seized by a peace officer and handled as contraband liquor. However, the person owning or claiming the beer or wine may retain possession of it by delivering to the peace officer a cash bond in an amount equal to the cost price of the beer or wine. The cost price must not be less than the average price charged for a like quantity of beer or wine by a licensed wholesaler. The peace officer receiving the bond must deliver a written receipt to the person posting the bond. If the peace officer is a representative of the division, the cash bond must be deposited with the State Treasurer. If the peace officer is a representative of a municipality, the cash bond must be deposited with the municipal treasurer. In all other cases, the cash bond must be deposited with the treasurer of the county in which the beer or wine was located when declared contraband. If the department or court determines that the person charged with the violation which required the posting of a bond was not guilty of the offense charged, the bond must be returned to the person posting the bond. If the person charged is found guilty, the bond must be forfeited to the State, county, or municipality, as the case may be.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-140. Open containers on Sundays.

 A person who drinks beer or wine or possesses beer or wine in an open container between the hours of twelve o'clock Saturday night and sunrise Monday morning at a place licensed to sell beer or wine is considered guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than thirty days.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-150. Sales by unlicensed persons.

 If beer or wine is sold to anyone by a person who does not have a valid license to make the sale, all beer and wine found on the premises of the person is contraband and must be seized by a peace officer and treated as contraband liquor.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-160. Discount pricing for on-premises consumption.

 No person who holds a biennial permit to sell beer or wine for on-premises consumption may advertise, sell, or dispense these beverages for free, at a price less than one-half of the price regularly charged, or on a two or more for the price of one basis. Beer or wine may be sold at a price less than the price regularly charged from four o'clock p.m. until eight o'clock p.m. only. The prohibition against dispensing the beverages for free does not apply to dispensing to a customer on an individual basis, to a fraternal organization in the course of its fund-raising activities, to a person attending a private function on premises for which a biennial permit has been issued, or to a customer attending a function sponsored by the person who holds a biennial permit. However, no more than two functions may be sponsored each year, and must be authorized by the department. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than three months, in the discretion of the court.  A person found guilty of a violation of Section 61-6-4550 and this section may not be sentenced under both sections for the same offense.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-170. Beverages resembling vegetable, fruit, or soft drinks.

 It is unlawful for a person, with or without a beer or wine permit, to sell or to offer for sale a beverage generally used as and for a soft drink rather than as a medicine or for cooking purposes having an alcoholic content, when the beverage resembles in color and general appearances a vegetable drink, a fruit drink, or a soft drink. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. In addition, these beverages are contraband and must be seized by an authorized agent or inspector of the division, or by a peace officer, and disposed of in a manner provided for the disposition of unlawful alcoholic liquors.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-180. Labeling.

 It is unlawful for a person to sell or otherwise introduce into commerce nonalcoholic and nonintoxicating beverages lawful under the provisions of this title, unless labeled in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Alcoholic Administration Act and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. A violation of this section subjects the nonalcoholic and nonintoxicating beverages found in the possession of a person violating this section to seizure, confiscation, and sale, as provided in Section 61-6-4310.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-190. Warrants for unpaid penalties.

 If a penalty imposed under this chapter remains due and unpaid for a period of ten days, the department must issue a warrant under its bond and official seal in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 53 of Title 12.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-200. Transfers of beer or wine.

 Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a holder of a retail permit to sell beer and wine may transfer beer and wine to other businesses. In order for this transfer to be lawful, all businesses involved in the transfer must hold a retail beer and wine permit issued to the same individual, partnership, or corporation. In addition, a particular brand of beer may be transferred only between retail stores located within the territorial restrictions described in the distribution agreement between the brewery and the wholesaler on file with the department pursuant to Section 61-4-1300. Transfers of beer and wine between retail beer and wine locations in a manner not authorized by this section, purchase of beer or wine by a retailer from another retailer for the purpose of resale, and sale of beer or wine by a retailer to a retailer for the purpose of resale are unlawful. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-210. Temporary retail permits.

 (A) A person who purchases or acquires by lease, inheritance, divorce decree, eviction, or otherwise a retail business which sells beer or wine from a holder of a retail permit to sell beer or wine at the business, upon initiating the application process for a biennial retail beer or beer and wine permit, may be issued a temporary retail beer or beer and wine permit by the department at the time of the purchase or acquisition if the location for which the temporary permit is sought is not considered by the department to be a public nuisance and:  (1) the applicant currently holds a valid beer or beer and wine permit; or  (2) the applicant has had a criminal history background check conducted by the division within the past thirty days.  (B) A temporary beer or beer and wine permit issued pursuant to subsection (A) is valid until a biennial retail beer or beer and wine permit is approved or disapproved by the department, but in no case is it valid for more than one hundred twenty days from the date of issuance.  (C) Notwithstanding subsection (B), the department may revoke a temporary retail beer or beer and wine permit if the applicant fails to pursue the biennial retail beer or beer and wine permit in a timely manner, as set forth by regulation of the department.  (D) The department shall collect a fee of twenty-five dollars for each temporary beer or beer and wine permit. The funds generated by this fee must be deposited in the general fund of the State.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 442, Section 5D.
SC Code § 61-4-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-220. Food service.

 A restaurant with a Class A or B license issued by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) may serve food or beverages at its adjoining facilities located outside the restaurant if the food is prepared in a kitchen of the restaurant which is subject to inspection by DHEC and is placed on individual plates or in individual serving dishes inside the restaurant, and if uncovered containers in which the beverages are served are filled only to satisfy the order of a customer.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-230. Refusal to permit inspection.

 A person who, upon demand of an officer or agent of the division:  (1) refuses to allow full inspection of the premises or any part of the premises which is licensed to sell beer or wine; or  (2) refuses to allow full inspection of the stocks and invoices of the licensee; or  (3) who prevents or in any way hinders an inspection is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than sixty days, or both.  A person found guilty of a violation of Section 61-6-4190 and this section may not be sentenced under both sections for the same offense.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-240 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-240. Temporary possession, consumption, or sale permits.

 Temporary permits for the possession, consumption, and sale of beer or wine may be issued pursuant to Section 61-4-550, 61-6-500, 61-6-2000, or 61-6-2010, as appropriate, and in accordance with these statutes.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1; 2010 Act No. 259, Section 2, eff June 11, 2010.  Effect of Amendment  The 2010 amendment deleted "61-6-510," following "61-6-500,".
SC Code § 61-4-250 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-250. Penalties.

 For violations of this chapter, or of Chapter 21 or 33 of Title 12, and for a violation of any regulation pertaining to beer or wine, the department may, in its discretion, impose a monetary penalty upon the holder of a beer or wine license in lieu of suspension or revocation.  In these cases, the amount of any penalty imposed must be determined within the limits prescribed in this section in each case by the department after a hearing as provided in the South Carolina Revenue Procedures Act and the Administrative Procedures Act. For these violations:  (1) retail beer and wine licensees are subject to a penalty of not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than one thousand dollars; and  (2) wholesale beer and wine licensees are subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand five hundred dollars.  The department in its discretion may suspend payment of a fine or a monetary penalty imposed under this section.  If the department imposes a monetary penalty under this section which is not paid or a contested case hearing requested within thirty days after demand by the department, the license or licenses may be suspended or revoked by the department.  Penalties provided for in this section are in addition to any fines and penalties imposed upon the licensees by any court of competent jurisdiction for violation of the laws of this State.  Penalties provided for in this section must be paid to the State Treasurer for credit to the general fund of the State for public school use.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-260 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-260. Monies received.

 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all monies received by the department or the division under the provisions of this chapter must be deposited with the State Treasurer to the credit of the general fund of the State.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-270 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-270. Revocation of permits.

 In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter, the department may revoke the permit of a person failing to comply with any requirements hereof.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.
SC Code § 61-4-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 61 - Alcohol and Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 4 - Beer, Ale, Porter, And Wine|Section 61-4-300. "Producer" defined.

 "Producer" as used in this article means a brewery or winery or a manufacturer, bottler, or importer of beer or wine into the United States.  HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 415, Section 1.