(A) It is unlawful for a person not entitled to possession of a vehicle to take, use, or drive a vehicle, without the consent of the owner and with intent to deprive him, temporarily or otherwise, of the vehicle or its possession.
A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than three years.
(B) But if the deprivation of the owner was for a temporary purpose only, unconnected with the commission of or intent to commit a crime other than the taking of the vehicle, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 46-150.86; 1957 (50) 595; 1960 (51) 1602; 1971 (57) 914; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 188.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 21 - Offenses Involving Motor Vehicle Titles
Section 16-21-30. Lending certificate of title.
Section 16-21-60. Use of vehicle without permission.
Section 16-21-70. Use of bicycle or certain other vehicles without permission.
Section 16-21-80. Receiving, possessing, concealing, selling, or disposing of stolen vehicle.
Section 16-21-90. Damaging or tampering with vehicle.
Section 16-21-100. False reports of stolen or converted vehicles.
Section 16-21-110. Failing to report unclaimed vehicle in garage, repair shop and the like.
Section 16-21-120. Other violations.
Section 16-21-140. Accessories, aiders or abettors.
Section 16-21-150. Admissibility of evidence of prior similar acts.