Chapter

Trade Practices

S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-10— Declaration of purpose
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-20— "Person" defined
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-30— Unfair methods and deceptive acts prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-40— Misrepresentation or false advertising of policies prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-45— Use of state seal prohibited in advertising or promotion unless expressly approved; state endorsement disclaimer required on solicitation to state employees
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-50— False information or advertising as to insurance business prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-60— Fraudulently inducing insured to change, alter, or retain insurance prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-70— Misrepresentations in adjustment of claims prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-75— Vehicle glass repair procedures
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-80— False financial statements prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-90— Defamation prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-100— Boycotts, intimidation, and coercion prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-110— Coercion of business by sellers or lenders prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-120— Unfair discrimination in life insurance, annuities, and disability insurance prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-130— Misrepresentations, special inducements, and rebates prohibited on all insurance contracts; exceptions
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-140— Discrimination and rebating permitted in life insurance, annuities, and disability insurance
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-150— Inducements prohibited; exception
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-160— Advertising gifts permitted
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-170— Free insurance or advertisement prohibited; exceptions
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-180— Insurance cost must be specified in sales and loans
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-200— Findings and order
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-210— Intervenor at hearing; judicial review at instance of intervenor
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-220— Immunity from prosecution
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-230— Violation of cease and desist order
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-240— Notice of levy and proceedings for collection
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-250— Filing order with clerk of court
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-260— Levy of execution; sheriff's fees
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-270— Remedies when fine not satisfied in full
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-280— Payment of fine under protest
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-290— Action for recovery of fine paid under protest
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-300— Attorney General to defend actions against director for recovery of fines; how judgment against director to be paid
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-310— Limit of recovery against director or designee
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-57-320— Revocation or suspension of license or certificate of authority to effect collection of fine