S.C. Code § 41-18-150

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 41-18-150 - Civil penalties
(A) A person is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars per device for each day of noncompliance with this subsection if the person knowingly and wilfully operates an amusement device without:
(1) the permit required by Sections 41-18-50 and 41-18-60;
(2) the inspections required by Sections 41-18-70 and 41-18-80;
(3) the insurance required by Section 41-18-90; or
(4) complying with any other provision of this chapter or regulation promulgated under this chapter.
(B) A person is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars per device for each day of noncompliance with this subsection if the person operates an amusement device without:
(1) the permit required by Sections 41-18-50 and 41-18-60;
(2) the inspections required by Sections 41-18-70 and 41-18-80;
(3) the insurance required by Section 41-18-90; or
(4) complying with any other provision of this chapter or regulation promulgated under this chapter.
(C) The director may assess the penalties under this section and, in assessing penalties under subsection (A), shall give due consideration to the appropriateness of the penalty with respect to the size of the owner's or lessee's business, the good faith of the owner or lessee, and the owner's or lessee's history of previous violation.
(D) Revenue derived under this chapter must be remitted to the State Treasurer and deposited in the general fund.

S.C. Code § 41-18-150

1998 Act No. 283, Section 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on April 8, 1998); 1993 Act No. 144, Section 8, eff 6/14/1993; 1985 Act No. 103, Section 2, eff 1/1/1986.