(A) It is unlawful for a person to store or have in possession alcoholic liquors in his place of business other than a licensed liquor store. A place of business includes:

(1) A place where goods, wares, or merchandise are sold, offered for sale, or distributed, and also places of amusement;

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 61-6-4060

  • 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

(2) Residences and transportation vehicles when sale of merchandise is made therefrom; and

(3) Outbuildings, warehouses, and garages when adjacent to or used in connection with a place of business where goods, wares, or merchandise are sold, offered for sale, or distributed.

(B) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be punished as follows:

(1) For a first offense, by a fine of two hundred dollars or imprisonment for sixty days;

(2) For a second offense, by a fine of one thousand dollars or imprisonment for one year; and

(3) For a third or subsequent offense, by a fine of two thousand dollars or imprisonment for two years.