S.C. Code § 5-21-130

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 5-21-130 - Unlawful for proceeds of tax specially levied to be applied for other purposes

Whenever a municipal corporation shall levy and collect a tax for any specific purpose, it shall be unlawful for the officers or agents of such municipal corporation to apply any of the proceeds of such tax levy to any other purpose than that for which it was collected, until such purpose shall have been discharged, fulfilled or abandoned. Any municipal officer or agent violating the provisions of this section shall be fined in a sum of not less than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not less than six months, or both, in the discretion of the judge.

S.C. Code § 5-21-130

1909 (26) 124; Cr. C. '12 Section 533; Cr. C. '22 Section 458; 1932 Code Section 1509; 1942 Code Section 1509; 1952 Code Section 47-823; 1962 Code Section 47-823.