Notwithstanding any other provision of law, constables who have received the required training shall be authorized by the director to carry pistols on and about their persons unless otherwise restricted by the director in writing. However, the director, after hearing and for cause, may deny such privilege to any constable pursuant to this section who is guilty of using his pistol at any time in a manner inconsistent with accepted law enforcement procedures as determined by the director or who has been convicted of any crime for which a penalty of imprisonment for more than one year may be imposed. The term "conviction" shall include a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, or forfeiture of bail.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 252, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 23 - Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Chapter 6 - Department Of Public Safety
Section 23-6-30. Duties and powers of department.
Section 23-6-40. Director; appointment; duties; deputy directors.
Section 23-6-110. Existing uniforms and emblems continued in use during transition.
Section 23-6-120. Troopers and officers to file, or be covered by, bond.
Section 23-6-130. Violations of Section 23-6-100 may be enjoined; notice, petition, hearing.
Section 23-6-140. Powers, duties and responsibilities of officers and troopers.
Section 23-6-150. Summons; bail.
Section 23-6-170. Promotions; adoption of promotion policy.
Section 23-6-180. Retention of Patrolmen's permanent records after death or retirement.
Section 23-6-190. Support of Highway Patrol.
Section 23-6-191. Physical examination costs.
Section 23-6-195. Providing meals during emergencies.
Section 23-6-200. Definitions.
Section 23-6-210. Commissioning of special constables; powers and duties; removal; training.
Section 23-6-220. Compensation; uniforms and equipment; workers' compensation and death benefits.
Section 23-6-230. Identification cards.
Section 23-6-240. Authority to carry pistols.
Section 23-6-400 to 23-6-495. Repealed by 2006 Act No. 317, Section 7, eff May 30, 2006.
Section 23-6-500. South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council created; purpose.