If a person's exercise of religion has been burdened in violation of this chapter, the person may assert the violation as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding. If the person prevails in such a proceeding, the court shall award attorney's fees and costs.
HISTORY: 1999 Act No. 38, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 1 - Administration of the Government
Chapter 32 - South Carolina Religious Freedom Act
Section 1-32-30. Purposes of chapter.
Section 1-32-40. Restriction on state's ability to burden exercise of religion.
Section 1-32-45. Inmate litigation.
Section 1-32-50. Burden on exercise of religion a claim or defense; attorney's fees.