(1) Any person who knowingly makes or possesses any device or any plans or instructions for making the same which can be used to violate the provisions of § 16-13-400 or to conceal from any supplier of telecommunication service the existence, origin or destination of any telecommunication shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.

(2) Any magistrate may issue a warrant to search for and seize any such device upon application supported by oath of the complainant which shall set forth the facts upon which the application is based, specifically designating the place and the object of the search or seizure. Any such device seized under warrant or as an incident to a lawful arrest shall after conviction of the owner or possessor thereof be destroyed by the sheriff of the county in which such person was convicted.

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 16-13-410

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.