(A) It is unlawful for a person without legal cause or good excuse to enter on the premises of a state mental health facility after having been warned by the facility director or, in his absence, by the director's representative, in writing, within the six months preceding not to enter on the premises.
(B) It is unlawful for a person without legal cause or good excuse to fail or refuse immediately to leave the premises of a state mental health facility upon being ordered or requested to leave by the facility director or, in his absence, by the facility director's representative.
(C) A person violating subsection (A) or (B), upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days.
(D) A municipal court or magistrate's court has jurisdiction over violations of this section occurring within the respective limits of the municipality or magisterial district.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 351, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 11 - Organization And Control Of State Mental Health Facilities
Section 44-11-10. Facilities which must maintained; purposes.
Section 44-11-40. "South Carolina veterans" defined.
Section 44-11-60. Establishment of mental health clinics.
Section 44-11-70. Employment and powers of law enforcement officers for facilities.
Section 44-11-110. Easements and rights-of-way on grounds of facilities.