It is unlawful for a person to forge or in any manner alter any discharge or certificate of lost discharge issued by the government of the United States and offer it for registration or secure the registration of it under the provisions of this chapter.
A person who violates the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined in the discretion of the court or imprisoned not more than two years.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 60-407; 1952 Code Section 60-407; 1942 Code Section 8893; 1932 Code Section 8893; 1923 (33) 98; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 206.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 15 - Recordation Of Veterans' Discharge
Section 30-15-10. Book for recording discharges from military and naval forces of United States.
Section 30-15-15. Invalidating filing of discharge form with court clerk.
Section 30-15-20. Recordation of discharges.
Section 30-15-30. Assistance from American Legion.
Section 30-15-40. Inquiry as to validity of discharge; oath of person seeking registration.