Any person violating the confidentiality provision of Section 45-9-60 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in the discretion of the court. If the person convicted is an officer or employee of the State, he shall be dismissed from office or employment and shall be ineligible to hold any public office or public employment in this State for a period of three years after such conviction.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 423, Section 1, eff April 25, 1990.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 45 - Hotels, Motels, Restaurants and Boardinghouses
Chapter 9 - Equal Enjoyment And Privileges To Public Accommodations
Section 45-9-20. Exception for private establishments.
Section 45-9-50. Hearing on complaint by Attorney General; notice of hearing.
Section 45-9-70. Right to intervene in action.
Section 45-9-75. Final decision of panel; appeals.
Section 45-9-85. Penalty for violating confidentiality provisions.
Section 45-9-90. Penalty for violating provisions of Article 1.
Section 45-9-100. Action for damages by aggrieved party; minimum damages for violation.
Section 45-9-110. Prerequisites to action for damages; conciliation.