A person who is registered or licensed under this chapter and who is hired or employed to provide security services on specific property is granted the authority and arrest power given to sheriff's deputies. The security officer may arrest a person violating or charged with violating a criminal statute of this State but possesses the powers of arrest only on the property on which he is employed.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 372, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 18 - Private Security And Investigation Agencies
Section 40-18-20. Definitions.
Section 40-18-30. Powers and duties of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Section 40-18-90. Use of temporary employees for special events; notice of use; fees.
Section 40-18-100. Security Weapons Permits; Security Concealed Weapons Permits.
Section 40-18-110. Authority and arrest powers of those licensed or registered under chapter.
Section 40-18-120. Development of guidelines for reciprocal agreements with other states.