(A) The purpose of this section is to provide for uniformity among sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and to aid the public in identifying a sheriff and deputy sheriff.
(B) A badge that consists of or incorporates the shape of a five-pointed or six-pointed star with a replica of the Great Seal of South Carolina inscribed in its center is the official badge to be worn by all sheriffs and deputy sheriffs throughout the State.
(C) It is unlawful for a person who is not a sheriff or deputy sheriff to present himself as such by wearing or presenting the official badge described in subsection (A).
(D) A person who violates the provisions of this section, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars, or imprisoned not more than thirty days.
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 109, Section 2.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 15 - General Powers And Duties Of Sheriffs And Deputy Sheriffs
Section 23-15-20. Maintenance and contents of books of record.
Section 23-15-30. Manner in which final process and other papers shall be kept and arranged.
Section 23-15-40. Service of process, orders and notices; penalties for default.
Section 23-15-45. Service of arrest warrants on incarcerated inmates; statewide jurisdiction.
Section 23-15-50. Arrest of persons against whom process issued; bail.
Section 23-15-60. Breaking into house to arrest person or seize goods.
Section 23-15-70. Call out for assistance or posse comitatus; penalty for refusing to assist.
Section 23-15-90. Summoning constables to attend court.
Section 23-15-100. Execution of orders of county governing bodies.
Section 23-15-110. Practicing law or serving as clerk of court.
Section 23-15-120. Coroner to serve or execute process on sheriff in certain circumstances.