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SC Code § 15-74-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 74 - Liability Exemption For Donors Of Food|Section 15-74-10. Definitions.

 For the purposes of this chapter, "distressed food" means canned or packaged foods and prepared foods which are foods prepared by restaurants and other establishments and donors in excess amounts which do not affect the edibility of the food or other considerations and perishable foods which are not readily marketable due to appearance, freshness, grade surplus, dented or damaged containers which do not affect the edibility of the food or other considerations. "Prepared and perishable food" means food that may spoil or become unfit for human consumption because of its nature, type, or physical condition, and includes, but is not limited to, fresh or processed meats, poultry, seafood, dairy products, bakery products, eggs in the shell, fresh fruits and vegetables, and foods that have been packaged, refrigerated, or frozen. Perishable food also includes any consumable agricultural products remaining after commercial harvesting which the donor allows to be removed from his land.  "Food bank and prepared and perishable food program" means a surplus food collection and distribution system operated and established to assist in bringing donated food to nonprofit or charitable organizations and individuals for the purpose of reducing hunger and meeting nutritional needs.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 95, Section 1; 1990 Act No. 415, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 317, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 362, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-74-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 74 - Liability Exemption For Donors Of Food|Section 15-74-20. Good faith charitable donor of distressed food exempt from civil and criminal liability; exception.

 The donor, in good faith, of distressed food apparently fit for human consumption, to a bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization or food bank or prepared and perishable food program for free distribution, is not subject to criminal penalty or civil damages arising from the condition of the food or the nature or condition of the land entered, unless an injury is caused by gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the donor.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 95, Section 1; 1990 Act No. 415, Section 2; 1992 Act No. 317, Section 2; 1992 Act No. 362, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-74-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 74 - Liability Exemption For Donors Of Food|Section 15-74-30. Charitable or nonprofit organization receiving distressed food in good faith exempt from civil and criminal liability; exception.

 A bona fide charitable or nonprofit organization or food bank or prepared and perishable food program which in good faith receives distressed food apparently fit for human consumption is not subject to criminal penalty or civil damages arising from the condition of the food unless an injury results from the gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of the organization.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 95, Section 1; 1990 Act No. 415, Section 3; 1992 Act No. 362, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-74-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 74 - Liability Exemption For Donors Of Food|Section 15-74-40. Neither regulatory authority of Department of Health and Environmental Control nor liability of producer or processor of defective food affected.

 The provisions of this act shall not be deemed to in any manner restrict the authority of the Department of Health and Environmental Control to regulate or ban the use or consumption of distressed food donated, collected or received for charitable purposes but deemed unfit for human consumption, nor shall the exemption from liability provided for in this chapter in any manner affect the liability of a producer or processor of food products for defects existing in a food product prior to the time such product became "distressed food" as defined in Section 15-74-10.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 95, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-75-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 75 - Suits Involving Miscellaneous Acts Of Wrongful Conduct|Section 15-75-10. Imputation of want of chastity to female.

 If any person shall utter and publish, either by writing or verbally, any words of and concerning any female imputing to her a want of chastity, the person so uttering and publishing such words shall be liable for damages in a civil action brought by the female of whom the words may be uttered and published, without proving any special damage, subject, nevertheless, to the rules of evidence.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2591; 1952 Code Section 10-2591; 1942 Code Section 8659; 1932 Code Section 8659; Civ. C. '22 Section 5595; Civ. C. '12 Section 3941; Civ. C. '02 Section 2838; G. S. 2179; R. S. 2308; 1824 (6) 236; 1995 Act No. 104, Section 2.
SC Code § 15-75-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 75 - Suits Involving Miscellaneous Acts Of Wrongful Conduct|Section 15-75-20. Loss of companionship of spouse.

 Any person may maintain an action for damages arising from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to the companionship, aid, society and services of his or her spouse. Provided, that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the injured spouse.  This section shall not be retroactive but shall be effective only on cause of action arising after June 25, 1969.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2593; 1969 (56) 615.
SC Code § 15-75-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 75 - Suits Involving Miscellaneous Acts Of Wrongful Conduct|Section 15-75-50. Use of a facsimile machine to transmit unsolicited advertising material prohibited; exceptions; civil actions.

 (A) No person may use a machine that electronically transmits facsimiles through connection with a telephone network to transmit unsolicited advertising material which offers to sell goods or services except as follows:  (1) where a prior or current business relationship exists between the sender and receiver;  (2) where the facsimile transmission is sent as a follow-up or response to a sales call, sales lead, or other business or association-related contact.  (B) A person aggrieved by a violation of the provisions of subsection (A) may bring a civil action to enjoin further violations and to recover the actual damages sustained by reason of the violation, together with costs and a reasonable attorney's fee, or two hundred dollars, whichever is greater.  HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 58, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Section 3 of 1991 Act No. 58, effective May 27, 1991, provides as follows:  "The provisions of this act do not apply to persons submitting bids for services or materials to be used in connection with nonresidential construction projects."
SC Code § 15-75-51 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 75 - Suits Involving Miscellaneous Acts Of Wrongful Conduct|Section 15-75-51. Notice not to transmit unsolicited material required prior to imposition of penalty.

 The penalty provided by Section 15-75-50, including injunctive relief, may not be imposed unless the person who is alleged to have violated that section does so after being instructed, (1) in writing, (2) by telephone, or (3) by a machine that electronically transmits facsimiles through connection with a telephone network, by the receiver of the unsolicited advertising material not to transmit the material.  HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 58, Section 2.
SC Code § 15-75-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 75 - Suits Involving Miscellaneous Acts Of Wrongful Conduct|Section 15-75-60. Sham legal processes involving persons impersonating government officials or employees, or by persons falsely asserting authority of law; remedies.

 A person who is injured by a sham legal process involving a violation of Section 16-17-735 has the following civil remedies against the person who committed the violation or who caused the violation to be committed:  (1) actual damages;  (2) punitive damages;  (3) costs; and  (4) reasonable attorney's fees. The amount of the recovery for the plaintiff is not determinative of the attorney's fee.  HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 385, Section 4.
SC Code § 15-77-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-10. Persons appointed by United States may prosecute in its behalf.

 Every person authorized and appointed by the United States for the purpose, in its name and in its behalf, may commence and prosecute to final decree, judgment and execution any action for the recovery from individuals of debts due and effects belonging to the United States. Every such action shall be conducted in the same manner and subject to the same rules and regulations as when commenced by one citizen of this State against another citizen thereof, and the defendant shall be allowed the same privileges and advantages as he would be entitled to if sued by a citizen of this State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2601; 1952 Code Section 10-2601; 1942 Code Section 336; 1932 Code Section 336; Civ. P. '22 Section 292; Civ. C. '12 Section 3925; Civ. C. '02 Section 2822; G. S. 2169; R. S. 2298; 1785 (4) 667.
SC Code § 15-77-20 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-20. Suits affecting obligations of the State.

 No suit shall be filed nor shall any pending suit be prosecuted in any court of this State affecting the issuance or sale of any state security, certificate of indebtedness or bond the intent or effect of which is to prevent, delay or affect the sale or other disposition thereof or which would have this effect unless and until the plaintiff in such action shall make application to the circuit judge presiding in the circuit in which the action is brought or, if there be no judge presiding, then to the resident judge of such circuit or to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, if the action be brought in the original jurisdiction thereof, or if he be disabled or disqualified to an associate justice, for leave to bring or prosecute such action and shall convince such judge or justice of the merit in such action or proceeding. Such suit shall not then be filed or prosecuted unless and until the plaintiff shall file in such court a bond in such amount as will adequately protect the State against loss, damage, injury and costs in an amount of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars, subscribed by a duly licensed surety company or secured by the deposit of a like amount in cash, conditioned to pay all loss, damage, injury and costs, including attorney's fees, which the State may sustain in any such action. And before any such action shall be commenced at least ten days' notice thereof, together with a copy of the proposed complaint, shall be given to the Governor and the State Treasurer, so as to afford them an opportunity to appear before the judge or justice in opposition to the filing of the suit and to be heard upon the amount of the bond to be required.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2602; 1952 Code Section 10-2602; 1942 Code Section 442; 1932 Code Section 442; 1930 (36) 1221.
SC Code § 15-77-30 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-30. State as defendant in action affecting title to real estate.

 In any action or suit at law affecting the title to real estate when it appears that the State has or claims a judgment lien upon such real estate the State may be made a party defendant in such action or suit at law, provided no money demand is made in such suit or action at law against the State.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2603; 1952 Code Section 10-2603; 1942 Code Section 405; 1932 Code Section 405; 1926 (34) 963.
SC Code § 15-77-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-40. Action for forfeiture of property to State.

 Whenever by the provisions of law any property, real or personal, shall be forfeited to the State or to any officer for its use an action for the recovery of such property, alleging the ground of the forfeiture, may be brought by the proper officer in the circuit court.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2604; 1952 Code Section 10-2604; 1942 Code Section 846; 1932 Code Section 846; Civ. P. '22 Section 794; Civ. P. '12 Section 481; Civ. P. '02 Section 443; 1870 (14) 526 Section 462.
SC Code § 15-77-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-50. Jurisdiction and venue of actions affecting State agencies and officials.

 The circuit courts of this State are hereby vested with jurisdiction to hear and determine all questions, actions and controversies, other than those involving rates of public service companies for which specific procedures for review are provided in Title 58, affecting boards, commissions and agencies of this State, and officials of the State in their official capacities in the circuit where such question, action or controversy shall arise.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 10-2605; 1954 (48) 1541.
SC Code § 15-77-300 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-300. . Allowance of fees.

 (A) In any civil action brought by the State, any political subdivision of the State or any party who is contesting state action, unless the prevailing party is the State or any political subdivision of the State, the court may allow the prevailing party to recover reasonable attorney's fees to be taxed as court costs against the appropriate agency if:  (1) the court finds that the agency acted without substantial justification in pressing its claim against the party; and  (2) the court finds that there are no special circumstances that would make the award of attorney's fees unjust.  The agency is presumed to be substantially justified in pressing its claim against the party if the agency follows a statutory or constitutional mandate that has not been invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction.  (B) Attorney's fees allowed pursuant to subsection (A) must be limited to a reasonable time expended at a reasonable rate. Factors to be applied in determining a reasonable rate include:  (1) the nature, extent, and difficulty of the case;  (2) the time devoted;  (3) the professional standing of counsel;  (4) the beneficial results obtained; and  (5) the customary legal fees for similar services.  The judge must make specific written findings regarding each factor listed above in making the award of attorney's fees. However, in no event shall a prevailing party be allowed to shift attorney's fees pursuant to this section that exceed the fees the party has contracted to pay counsel personally for work on the litigation.  (C) The provisions of this section do not apply to civil actions relating to the establishment of public utility rates, disciplinary actions by state licensing boards, habeas corpus or post conviction relief actions, child support actions, except as otherwise provided for herein, and child abuse and neglect actions.  HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 44, Section 1; 2010 Act No. 125, Section 1, eff February 24, 2010.  Effect of Amendment  The 2010 amendment rewrote the section.
SC Code § 15-77-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-310. Petition.

 The party shall petition for the attorney's fees within thirty days following final disposition of the case. The petition must be supported by an affidavit setting forth the basis for the request.  HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 44, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-77-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-320. No right of action created.

 Nothing in this article grants permission to bring an action against an agency otherwise immune from suit or gives a right to bring an action to a party who otherwise lacks standing to bring the action.  HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 44, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-77-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-330. Payment of fees.

 Any attorney's fees assessed against an agency under this article shall be paid from the agency's funds to the extent the funds are available and from the state's or political subdivision's general fund if the agency has no available funds; provided, that such money shall only be paid upon presentation of an itemized accounting of the attorney's fees. The State Fiscal Accountability Authority shall determine whether or not the agency has available funds for this purpose.  HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 44, Section 1.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.
SC Code § 15-77-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 77 - Suits Involving State, State Agencies And Officials And United States|Section 15-77-340. Costs of blood tests.

 In any civil action in which the paternal or maternal relationship of one person to another is sought to be proved by use of blood tests, the costs of such tests shall be paid by that party upon whom the blood test is to be performed, except that the plaintiff shall pay the cost of any test administered to a child if a minor. Upon entry of judgment, the court shall award to the prevailing party any cost incurred by him or it under this section for the administration of such blood tests.  HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 44, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-78-10 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 78 - South Carolina Tort Claims Act|Section 15-78-10. Short title.

 This chapter may be cited as the "South Carolina Tort Claims Act".  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 463, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-78-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 78 - South Carolina Tort Claims Act|Section 15-78-40. Tort liability of State, agency, political subdivision, or governmental entity, generally.

 The State, an agency, a political subdivision, and a governmental entity are liable for their torts in the same manner and to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances, subject to the limitations upon liability and damages, and exemptions from liability and damages, contained herein.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 463, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-78-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 78 - South Carolina Tort Claims Act|Section 15-78-50. Right of injured person to file claim; non-liability of governmental entity where employee would not be liable if a private person; injunctions against governmental entities.

 (a) Any person who may suffer a loss proximately caused by a tort of the State, an agency, a political subdivision, or a governmental entity, and its employee acting within the scope of his official duty may file a claim as hereinafter provided.  (b) In no case is a governmental entity liable for a tort of an employee where that employee, if a private person, would not be liable under the laws of this State.  (c) Nothing herein shall affect the power of a court of equity at the suit of a party complainant to enjoin unlawful acts committed by governmental entities or mandate lawful action by governmental entities.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 463, Section 1.
SC Code § 15-78-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures|Chapter 78 - South Carolina Tort Claims Act|Section 15-78-80. Filing of verified claim; handling and disposition of claims; requirement that agencies and political subdivisions cooperate with State Fiscal Accountability Authority.

 (a) A verified claim for damages under this chapter, setting forth the circumstances which brought about the loss, the extent of the loss, the time and place the loss occurred, the names of all persons involved if known, and the amount of the loss sustained may be filed:  (1) in cases against the State, with the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, or with the agency employing an employee whose alleged act or omission gave rise to the claim;  (2) where the claim is against a political subdivision, with the political subdivision employing an employee whose alleged act or omission gave rise to the claim;  (3) where the identification of the proper defendant is in doubt, with the Attorney General.  (b) Each agency and political subdivision must designate an employee or office to accept the filing of the claims.  (c) Filing may be accomplished by receipt of certified mailing of the claims or by compliance with the provisions of law relating to service of process.  (d) The verified claim may be received by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority or the appropriate agency or political subdivision. If filed, the claim must be received within one year after the loss was or should have been discovered.  (e) In all cases in which a claim is filed, the State Fiscal Accountability Authority or political subdivision has one hundred eighty days from the date of filing of the claim in which to determine whether the claim should be allowed or disallowed. Failure to notify the claimant of action upon the claim within one hundred eighty days from the date of filing of the claim is considered a disallowance of the claim.  (f) The handling and disposition of claims filed under this chapter are not subject to the provisions of Article 3, Chapter 23 of Title 1.  (g) In all cases, where insurance is provided by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, the agency or political subdivision involved must cooperate with the State Fiscal Accountability Authority in the investigation and handling of any claim.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 463, Section 1.  Code Commissioner's Note  At the direction of the Code Commissioner, references in this section to the offices of the former State Budget and Control Board, Office of the Governor, or other agencies, were changed to reflect the transfer of them to the Department of Administration or other entities, pursuant to the directive of the South Carolina Restructuring Act, 2014 Act No. 121, Section 5(D)(1), effective July 1, 2015.