All law enforcement officers of the State or any of its subdivisions who may be called to duty in the area designated by the Governor in his proclamation, when engaged in the performance of duties in such area, shall have the full powers of constable at all places within such area and may pursue and arrest offenders against the laws of this State or the provisions of the proclamation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 16-172; 1968 (55) 2741.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
Chapter 7 - Offenses Against The Peace
Section 16-7-10. Illegal acts during state of emergency.
Section 16-7-20. Powers of law enforcement officers.
Section 16-7-30. Powers of national guardsmen.
Section 16-7-40. Article is cumulative.
Section 16-7-110. Wearing masks and the like.
Section 16-7-120. Placing burning or flaming cross in public place.
Section 16-7-130. Exceptions to Sections 16-7-110 and 16-7-120.
Section 16-7-140. Violations of Sections 16-7-110 and 16-7-120.
Section 16-7-150. Slander and libel.
Section 16-7-160. Illegal use of stink bombs or other devices containing foul or offensive odors.
Section 16-7-170. Entering public building for purpose of destroying records or other property.