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S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-5— Department of Motor Vehicles Established; transfer of power from the Department of Public Safety; appointment, powers, and duties of the Executive Director; independent review
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-10— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-15— Administration of driver's license examination; random testing of driver's license applicants; contractor's failure to conform to licensing laws
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-20— Driver's license required; surrender and disposition of out-of-state licenses; local licenses
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-25— Disclosure of confidential information during transfer of power to Department of Motor Vehicles
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-30— Persons exempt from licensing requirements
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-35— Driver's license for members of the armed services and dependents
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-40— Persons who may not be licensed or have their license renewed; beginner's permit
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-50— Beginner's permit; hours and conditions of vehicle operation; renewal and fee; driver's training course; eligibility for full licensure
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-70— Temporary driver's permit
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-80— Application for license or permit
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-85— REAL ID Act
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-87— REAL ID card issuance
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-90— Evidence required to obtain a driver's license or identification card
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-100— Application by unemancipated minor
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-110— Imputed liability of person signing application for damages caused by uninsured minor
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-120— Release from imputed liability by cancellation of permit or license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-125— Registration with U.S. Selective Service when applying for driver's license or identification card
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-130— License examinations; basic and classified licenses
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-135— Designated driver for fire extinguishment, special endorsement; safety officers
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-140— Issuance of license; necessary fees, signature, and contents; veteran designation
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-143— Contribution to Donate Life South Carolina when obtaining or renewing driver's license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-146— Surrender of driver's license by person convicted of certain crimes
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-148— Identifying code affixed on driver's license of person convicted of certain crimes
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-170— Restricted licenses; penalties for violations; hearings; special restricted driver's licenses
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-171— Suspension for failure to pay child support; route-restricted license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-175— Issuance of conditional driver's license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-176— Conditions for issuance of conditional driver's license and special restricted driver's license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-180— Special restricted licenses for certain minors
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-185— Removal of restrictions postponed; suspension of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-187— Permitting dependent to operate motor vehicle without learner's permit or in violation of permit restrictions; civil penalties; admissibility of civil fine in private cause of action
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-190— License must be carried and exhibited on demand
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-200— Duplicate for lost or destroyed license; fee
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-205— Hearing impaired designations on driver's licenses
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-210— Expiration of license; renewal and re-examination; persons on active military duty
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-215— Renewal of expired license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-218— Driver's license extensions
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-219— Work zone safety program
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-220— Vision screenings required for initial license; certification of minimum standards for renewal; unlawful operation of vehicle with defective vision; penalty
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-221— Medical Advisory Board
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-222— Driver's licenses issued to wearers of bioptic telescopic lenses
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-225— Reexamination of drivers involved in four accidents within twenty-four months
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-230— Notification of change of address or name
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-240— Cancellation and surrender of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-245— Conditions for waiver of license reinstatement fee
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-250— Cancellation of license or permit upon death of person signing minor's application
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-260— Effect of cancellation of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-270— Suspension, revocation, or restriction of license on re-examination
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-280— Mandatory suspension or revocation
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-285— Revocation or refusal to renew license for nonpayment of fees
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-286— Suspension of license or permit or denial of issuance of license or permit to persons under the age of twenty-one who drive motor vehicles with certain amount of alcohol concentration
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-288— Tax refund garnishment for failure to comply with financial responsibility
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-290— Revocation for operating unlicensed taxis in certain counties
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-292— Suspension for failure to pay for gasoline
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-300— Suspension or revocation of license without preliminary hearing
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-310— Suspension or revocation of nonresident's driving privilege
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-320— Suspension or revocation of resident's license or nonresident's driving privilege upon conviction in another state
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-330— Courts shall report certain convictions
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-340— Reports of convictions and records may be sent to other states; fees
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-345— Fees charged for Freedom of Information Act request
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-350— Notice of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license; surrender of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-360— Form and proof of notice
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-365— Surrender of driver's license; fine; Department of Motor Vehicles to receive disposition and license surrender information; notice to defendant of suspension or revocation; multiple offenses; punishable offense
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-370— Review of cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-380— Period of suspension or revocation; renewal or restoration of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-385— Reinstatement of permanently revoked driver's license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-390— Fee for reinstatement of license; disposition of fee proceeds
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-395— Driver's license reinstatement fee payment program
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-396— Driver's license suspension amnesty period
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-400— Surrender of license; issuance of new license; endorsing suspension and ignition interlock device on license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-420— Effect of dissolution of injunction restraining suspension or revocation of license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-430— Appeal from conviction making suspension or revocation mandatory as supersedeas
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-440— Penalties for driving without license; summary court jurisdiction
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-450— Penalties for unlawful operation after conviction for which suspension or revocation of license mandatory
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-460— Penalties for driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked; route restricted license
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-463— Inapplicability of penalty provision when suspension based on lack of notice of payment of fines
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-464— Cancellation, suspension, or revocation of license based on out-of-state violation
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-465— Notice of suspension required
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-470— Unlawful to operate vehicle under foreign license while license is suspended or revoked
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-475— Driver permitted to drive in State with valid out-of-state license after expiration of state period of suspension
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-478— Reciprocal agreements for collection of fines, fees, and other costs
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-480— Unlawful to permit unauthorized person to drive
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-490— Unlawful for parent or guardian to permit unauthorized minor to drive
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-500— Penalties for violations of article
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-510— Unlawful use of license; fraudulent application
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-515— Unlawful alteration of license; sale or issuance of fictitious license; use of another's license or other false documentation to defraud or violate law; violations and penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-540— Files, records, and indexes to be kept
S.C. Code Ann. § 56-1-550— Fee for expediting request for copy of document or record