It is unlawful for a person to purchase or otherwise procure alcoholic liquors other than those purchased from licensed retail dealers in the State or those purchased pursuant to a special food manufacturer’s license in § 61-6-710. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as follows:

(a) for a first offense, by a fine of one hundred dollars or imprisonment for thirty days;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 61-6-4050

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, a trust, estate, partnership, limited liability company, receiver, association, company, corporation, or any other group. See South Carolina Code 61-2-100

(b) for a second offense, by a fine of two hundred dollars or imprisonment for sixty days; and

(c) for a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of three hundred dollars or imprisonment for ninety days.