Any person in an individual capacity, or on behalf of a class of persons, damaged as a result of a violation of this chapter or applicable regulations has a cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the person to whom the label evidencing certification has been issued with respect to the pertinent modular building units, or, if it is not certified, against the manufacturer of the pertinent modular building units. An award may include damages and the cost of litigation including reasonable attorneys' fees. The cause of action created by this section is subject to the same limitations period applicable in this State for causes of action of similar nature.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 481, Section 1; 1985 Act No. 111, Section 1; 1990 Act No. 560, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 43 - Modular Buildings Construction Act
Section 23-43-10. Short title.
Section 23-43-20. Definitions.
Section 23-43-30. Policy and purpose.
Section 23-43-40. Promulgation of regulations.
Section 23-43-60. Building Code Council to hear appeals; variances.
Section 23-43-70. Publication of standards.
Section 23-43-80. Certification by South Carolina Building Codes Council.
Section 23-43-85. Standards for placement of modular homes; display models.
Section 23-43-100. Effect of certification; responsibilities of local enforcement agencies.
Section 23-43-110. Suspension or revocation of certification.
Section 23-43-120. Variance orders.
Section 23-43-130. Reservation of local authority; enforcement by local officials.
Section 23-43-150. Licensing sellers of modular building units.
Section 23-43-160. Establishment of fees for enforcement and implementation of chapter.
Section 23-43-170. Certification by other States.
Section 23-43-180. Injunctive relief.