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S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-430

Definitions

Known as the Protection of Persons and Property Act

The act spans §§ 16–16 (5 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State v. Jones (2016)

Most recently applied in State v. Jones (May 2016)

2006 Act No. 379, SECTION 1, eff June 9, 2006.

As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Dwelling" means a building or conveyance of any kind, including an attached porch, whether the building or conveyance is temporary or permanent, mobile or immobile, which has a roof over it, including a tent, and is designed to be occupied by people lodging there at night.

(2) "Great bodily injury" means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.

(3) "Residence" means a dwelling in which a person resides either temporarily or permanently or is visiting as an invited guest.

(4) "Vehicle" means a conveyance of any kind, whether or not motorized, which is designed to transport people or property.

Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.