(A) An entity or individual who contracts or offers to contract in this State without a license issued pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than five thousand dollars.
(B) Charges under this section may be preferred by the board by delivering evidence of a violation to a solicitor or a magistrate having jurisdiction.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 367, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1986 Act No. 512, Section 13; 1976 Code Section 40-79-130.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 79 - South Carolina Alarm System Business Act
Section 40-79-5. Conflict of law.
Section 40-79-10. Act to be administered under South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board.
Section 40-79-20. Definitions.
Section 40-79-30. License requirement.
Section 40-79-40. Nomination of board members from general public.
Section 40-79-50. Administrative support; license fees.
Section 40-79-60. Rules and regulations.
Section 40-79-70. Powers and duties of board.
Section 40-79-80. Investigation of complaints and violations.
Section 40-79-90. Presentation of investigation results; hearing.
Section 40-79-115. Board jurisdiction.
Section 40-79-120. Disciplinary action by board.
Section 40-79-130. Grounds for denial of license.
Section 40-79-140. License denial based on prior criminal record.
Section 40-79-150. Voluntary surrender of license.
Section 40-79-170. Payment of costs of investigation and prosecution.
Section 40-79-180. Collection of costs, fees, and fines.
Section 40-79-190. Investigations may be confidential and communications privileged.
Section 40-79-200. Contracting without license; penalty; preferring of charges.
Section 40-79-210. Civil penalties and injunctive relief.
Section 40-79-215. Exception to civil penalties for false alarms.
Section 40-79-220. Branch office and registered employee requirements.
Section 40-79-230. Application for license; who must sign; what must be submitted.
Section 40-79-250. Liability insurance.
Section 40-79-260. Issuance of license to applicants licensed in another state.
Section 40-79-270. Restrictions on use of license.
Section 40-79-290. Enforcement of contract by unlicensed alarm business.
Section 40-79-300. Bankruptcy of licensee; dissolution of business.