S.C. Code § 24-13-440

Current through 2024 Act No. 120.
Section 24-13-440 - Carrying or concealing weapon; penalty

It is unlawful for an inmate of a state correctional facility or of a local detention facility to carry on his person or to have in his possession a dirk, slingshot, metal knuckles, razor, firearm, or an object, homemade or otherwise, that may be used for the infliction of personal injury upon another person, or to wilfully conceal any weapon within any Department of Corrections facility or other place of confinement.

A person violating this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than ten years. A sentence imposed under this section must be served consecutively to any other sentence the inmate is serving.

S.C. Code § 24-13-440

Amended by 2010 S.C. Acts, Act No. 237 (SB 217), s 79, eff. 6/11/2010.
1997 Act No. 136, Section 8; 1969 (56) 91; 1968 (55) 2586; 1962 Code Section 55-7.3.