Acceptance of cash bond in lieu of immediate court appearance in litter control prosecutions

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-710, under Title 16, Chapter 11.

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-11-710

When any person is charged with a violation of 16-11-700 or any county ordinance relating to litter control, any officer authorized to enforce such law or ordinance may accept a cash bond in lieu of requiring an immediate court appearance. Such bond shall not exceed the maximum fine provided for a conviction of the offense charged and may be forfeited to the court by the enforcement officer if the person charged fails to appear in court.