The doing of any worldly work or labor, business of his ordinary calling, or the selling or offering for sale of any goods, wares or merchandise contrary to Section 53-1-40 is declared to be a public nuisance and any State, county or municipal law-enforcement officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for and may obtain an injunction restraining such operation, work, labor, sale or offering for sale. Provided, that any employee in a retail store where there are more than three employees shall upon request of said employee be granted time off to attend service allowing one hour for preparing to go and traveling to church and one hour after service for returning therefrom.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 64-2.4; 1962 (52) 2134.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 53 - Sundays, Holidays and Other Special Days
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 53-1-40. 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 53-1-130. Exceptions for manufacturing plants requiring continuous operation.
Section 53-1-140. Manufacturing of bakery products as requiring continuous operation.