A person violating the provisions of Article 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than six months nor more than three years, or both, in the discretion of the court. Each violation is considered a separate offense.
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.