The board, upon a determination that a violation of Section 34-39-130 is wilful, may refer the violation to the Attorney General or to the appropriate circuit solicitor for criminal prosecution. A wilful violation of Section 34-39-130 is a Class B misdemeanor, and each transaction involving unlawful deferred presentment constitutes a separate offense.
S.C. Code Ann. § 34-39-240
Wilful violations; referral for criminal prosecution
Known as the South Carolina Deferred Presentment Services Act
The act spans §§ 34–34 (20 sections).
1998 Act No. 433, SECTION 1, eff upon approval (became law without the Governor's signature on June 11, 1998).
Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.