South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 1 - Sundays
Section 53-1-50. Exceptions to prohibition on Sunday work.

Section 53-1-40 does not apply to the following:
(1) The sale of food needs, ice, or soft drinks.
(2) The sale of tobacco and related products.
(3) The operation of radio or television stations nor to the printing, publication, and distribution of newspapers or weekly magazines, nor to the sale of newspapers, books, and magazines.
(4) The operation of public utilities or sales usual or incidental thereto.
(5) The transportation by air, land, or water of persons or property, nor to the sale or delivery of heating, cooling, refrigerating, or motor fuels, oils, or gases, or the purchase or installation of repair parts or accessories for immediate use in cases of emergency in connection with motor vehicles, boats, bicycles, aircrafts, or heating, cooling, or refrigerating systems, nor to the cleaning of motor vehicles.
(6) The providing of medical services and supplies, nor to the sale of drugs, medicine, hygenic supplies, surgical supplies, and all other services and supplies related thereto.
(7) The operation of public lodging or eating places, including food caterers.
(8) Janitorial, custodial, and like services.
(9) Funeral homes and cemeteries.
(10) The sale of novelties, souvenirs, paper products, educational supplies, cameras, film, flash bulbs and cubes, batteries, baby supplies, hosiery and undergarments, flowers, plants, seeds, and shrubs.
(11) The sale of art and craft objects at arts or craft exhibitions held pursuant to Section 53-1-10 provided that each art or craft object shown or sold has been designed by and is the original work of artisans present at the exhibition.
(12) Exhibition of noncommercial real property and mobile homes.
(13) The providing of any service, product, or other thing by means of a mechanical device not requiring the labor of any person.
(14) The sale or rental of swimming, fishing, and boating equipment.
(15) Any farming operations necessary for the preservation of agricultural commodities.
(16) Light bulbs or fluorescent tubes.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 64-2.1; 1962 (52) 2134; 1983 Act No. 121 Section 2.

Code Commissioner's Note
At the direction of the Code Commissioner, this section has been reprinted to correct a typographical error.
Editor's Note
Section 4 of 1983 Act No. 121, effective June 16, 1983, provides as follows:
"Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or in any way repeal the provisions of Chapters 11, 13, and 15 of Title 52 of the 1976 Code."

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 53 - Sundays, Holidays and Other Special Days

Chapter 1 - Sundays

Section 53-1-5. Provisions inapplicable after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday; rights of employees, lessees, and franchisees to refuse to work; discrimination against persons who worship on Saturday prohibited.

Section 53-1-6. Failure of law enforcement officer to enforce provisions of chapter.

Section 53-1-10. Permit required for holding sports and entertainment events.

Section 53-1-15. Certain automobile races exempt from prohibitions of section 53-1-10.

Section 53-1-20. College and university campuses exempt from prohibition on Sunday public sports and pastimes.

Section 53-1-30. Amusement parks and certain fairs exempt from prohibition on Sunday public sports and pastimes.

Section 53-1-40. Unlawful to work on Sunday.

Section 53-1-50. Exceptions to prohibition on Sunday work.

Section 53-1-60. Sale of certain items on Sunday prohibited.

Section 53-1-70. Penalties for violating prohibition on Sunday work.

Section 53-1-80. Sunday work declared public nuisance; injunctive relief; time off to attend church.

Section 53-1-90. Prohibitions on Sunday work and sales shall not affect certain businesses.

Section 53-1-100. Operation of machine shops exempt from chapter; conscientious opposition to Sunday work.

Section 53-1-110. Manufacture or finishing of textile products exempt from chapter; conscientious opposition to Sunday work.

Section 53-1-120. Employment of children in mercantile or manufacturing establishments on Sunday; conscientious opposition to Sunday work; "mercantile establishment" defined.

Section 53-1-130. Exceptions for manufacturing plants requiring continuous operation.

Section 53-1-140. Manufacturing of bakery products as requiring continuous operation.

Section 53-1-150. Exemption of certain counties; rights of employees, lessees, and franchisees to refuse to work; discrimination against persons who worship on Saturday prohibited.

Section 53-1-160. Suspension of Sunday work prohibitions.