(A) When the United States is at war, it is unlawful for a person to wilfully:
(1) make or convey false reports or false statements with intent to interfere with the operation or success of the military or naval forces of the United States or to promote the success of its enemies;
(2) cause or attempt to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, or refusal of duty in the military or naval forces of the United States; or
(3) obstruct the recruiting or enlistment service of the United States, to the injury of the service of the United States.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-355; 1952 Code Section 44-355; 1942 Code Section 1100-3; 1940 (41) 1935; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 203.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs
Section 25-7-10. "Foreign government" defined.
Section 25-7-20. Obtaining or giving information respecting national or state defense.
Section 25-7-30. Giving information respecting national or state defense to foreign contacts.
Section 25-7-40. Gathering information for an enemy.
Section 25-7-50. False reports; insubordination; obstruction of recruiting.
Section 25-7-80. Concealing or harboring violator of chapter.