(A) The powers and duties granted to a special law enforcement officer pursuant to this article shall terminate immediately upon:
(1) the cancellation of the state of emergency or disaster declaration; or
(2) notice from either the Chief of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, or his designee, that a special law enforcement officer's powers and duties in this State have been terminated.
(B) A person who knowingly exercises or knowingly attempts to exercise the powers of a special law enforcement officer after his powers and duties have been terminated pursuant to subsection (A) is guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Section 16-17-720.
HISTORY: 2015 Act No. 35 (H.3168), Section 1, eff June 1, 2015.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs
Chapter 9 - Emergency Measures
Section 25-9-10. Authority to enter into compact.
Section 25-9-20. Terms of compact.
Section 25-9-110. Issuance and sale of obligations of the United States.
Section 25-9-120. Immunity of persons owning property used for civil defense.
Section 25-9-410. Short title.
Section 25-9-420. Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Section 25-9-500. Short title.
Section 25-9-510. Purpose of article.
Section 25-9-520. Definitions.
Section 25-9-530. Qualifications to serve as special law enforcement officer.
Section 25-9-540. Oath of office; record.
Section 25-9-550. Authority of special law enforcement officer.
Section 25-9-590. Compensation for special law enforcement officers.