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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-550 Prosecutions prior to effective date of article
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Prosecution occurring prior to June 17, 1971 is not affected or abated by this article. However, if the offense being prosecuted is similar to one set forth in Sections 44-53-370 to 44-53-470, then the penalties under Sections 44-53-370 to 44-53-470 shall apply if they are less t…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-570 Service of search warrants
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A search warrant relating to offenses involving controlled substances may be served at any time of the day or night if the magistrate or judge of any court of record of the State having jurisdiction over the area where the property sought is located is satisfied that there is pro…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-577 Illegal acts involving persons under seventeen years of age; penalties; separate offense
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(A) It is unlawful for any person at least seventeen years of age to knowingly and intentionally: (1) use, solicit, direct, hire, persuade, induce, entice, coerce, or employ a person under seventeen years of age to violate Section 44-53-370 or 44-53-375(B); (2) receive a controll…
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-582 Return of monies used to purchase controlled substances
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All monies used by law enforcement officers or agents, in the line of duty, to purchase controlled substances during a criminal investigation must be returned to the state or local agency or unit of government furnishing the monies upon a determination by the court that the monie…